Address & Contact
Contact Information:
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Telefonnummer: +977 81 565210
Street address:
Nepalgunj Airport
H 12
Manikapur 21900
Nepal
GPS Coordinates:
Longitude: 81,667°
Latitude: 28,104°
Summary
Nepalgunj Airport is a small airport in Nepal, serving the region of Nepalgunj, Nepalganj. The longest runway is 4.935 feet or 1.504 meters long.
Facts:
Local name: Nepalganj Airport size: medium airport Serving area: Nepalgunj, Nepalganj Longest runway: 4935 (ft)
Codes:
IATA: KEP,
ICAO: VNNG
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About the airport
Nepalgunj Airport, with the IATA code KEP and the ICAO code VNNG, is a domestic airport located in Nepalgunj, Nepal. Situated in the Banke District of the country, it serves as a gateway to the western region of Nepal. The airport is well-connected to major cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Surkhet, making it an important transportation hub for both business and leisure travelers.
Nepalgunj Airport features a single asphalt runway, capable of accommodating small to medium-sized aircraft. The airport terminal offers basic facilities including check-in counters, baggage handling services, and a waiting area. However, amenities such as restaurants, shops, and currency exchange services are limited.
Travelers planning a trip to Nepalgunj can expect a warm and tropical climate throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 20 to 40 degrees Celsius. The city itself is known for its cultural diversity, vibrant markets, and proximity to popular tourist destinations like Bardia National Park and Rara Lake.
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Jumla AirportSmall airport - 87 mi (140 km)
Silgadi Doti AirportSmall airport - 92 mi (148 km)
Bigger and popular cities in the wider vicinity are these:
- Achham
Agra- Bardiya
- Bhaktapur
- Birendranagar
Burang- Chame
- Chongdui
- Dailekh
- Dehra Dun
- Dipayal
- Gangsha
- Jomsom
- Kathmandu
- Khudi
- Lamjung
- Lucknow
- Nagarkot
- Nawal
- Patna
- Pisang
- Pokhara
- Pyuthan
- Salyan
- Siddharthanagar
- Surkhet
- Toding
- Xagmakajor
- Zhadong
- Zongga
These are some smaller cities that might be interesting. They are all rather close.