Airport Overview
Pic: Aerial view of Bajhang airport |
Bajhang Airport is situated at Rithapata Municipality of Bajhang district, Sudurpaschim Province.
The airport is operational. Summit Air operates scheduled flights twice a week from Dhangadhi Airport to Bajhang Airport.
The operation hours are as follows:
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Nov 1st to Jan 30th (Kartik 16th to Magh 15th) 1000LT-1600LT
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Feb 1st to Oct 30th (Magh 16th to Kartik 15th) 1000LT-1700LT
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Sudurpaschim, Bajhang District |
Nearest Town or City |
2 kms South of the City Centre |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Bajhang Airport |
Latitude |
29.53956 |
Longitude |
81.18398 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
4015 ft (1224 m) |
IATA Code |
BJH |
ICAO Code |
VNBG |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Bajhang Airport Tel: 977-92421060 AFS: VNBGYDYX |
Management Contact Person |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
NO |
Runway
Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2067 × 321 ft (630 × 20 m) |
Runway Orientation |
06 / 24 |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
Runway Condition |
Operational |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Manual search |
Runway Lighting |
N/A |
Refuelling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
Air Traffic Control |
Visual Flight Rule (VFR), VHF |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
No |
Weather Information |
AFIS, Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
1800sqm of concrete Apron for Two DHC6 Types or Equivalent |
Navigation Aids |
AFIS |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
Windsock |
N/A |
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Fuel Services Charges
n/a
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
n/a