Airport Overview
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Picture: Arial view of Jumla Airport- Karnali province |
Jumla Airport is situated at Chandannath Municipality of Jumla District, Karnali Province. This airport, close to Jumla Bazaar, is a hub for trade and travel throughout Karnali province (via this airport local products are transported to West Terai).
Nepal Airlines, Tara Air, Summit Air, and Sita Air provides flight services to Jumla Airport, from Nepalgunj and Surkhet airports. For cargo purposes, Surkhet Airport is more cost effective. The serviceability of the airport is all weather but operational hours are as follows:
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16 Feb to 15 Nov 0600 hrs – 1845 hrs LT
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16 Nov to 15 Feb 0630 hrs – 1800 hrs LT
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
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Province or District |
Karnali Province/ Jumla District |
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Nearest Town or City |
500m East of Jumla Bazaar |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Jumla Airport |
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Latitude |
29. 1626 |
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Longitude |
82.1123 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
7792 ft (2375 m) |
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IATA Code |
JUM |
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ICAO Code |
VNJL |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority – Jumla Off: 977-87520015 Tower: 977-87520015 Fax: 977- 87520015
AFS: VNJLYDYX Email: jumla_cao@caanepal.gov.np |
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Management Contact Person |
Santosh Adhikari |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
675 m x 20 m |
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Runway Orientation |
09/ 27 |
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Runway Surface |
Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) |
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Runway Condition |
Operational |
Dornier 228 is the biggest aircraft that is in service among the aircraft like DHC6 Twin Otter, Let
L410 Turbolet, Harbin Y-12, and Cessna 208 Caravan, basically most of the single-engine aircraft, PZL M-28, Mi-8 helicopter.
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has planned to expand the existing runway and construct a new terminal building. For this CAAN had already started the process of land acquisition. (Source: (nagariknetwork.com)
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Handheld Metal Detector |
Runway Lighting |
Approach and Runway Lighting System, PAPI |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes with the local airline |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Wheel and portable type fire extinguisher available by Fire Service (ULHPS), Complementary Extinguishing Agents |
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Weather Information |
Tower Observation |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes - 3 small aircraft |
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Navigation Aids |
Aerodrome Flight Information service |
Perimeter Fencing |
Yes |
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Windsock |
Yes |
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Fuel Services Charges
Not available in this Airport
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Link for more details: Jumla Airport.pdf (caanepal.gov.np)
