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Tribhuvan Intl (VNKT/KTM) — Kathmandu, Nepal
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 02/20
- Elevation
- 4,390 ft
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Data Complete
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
7/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VNKT
- Name: Tribhuvan Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 27.6966
- Longitude: 85.3591
- Elevation: 4390 ft
- Country: Nepal
- Municipality: Kathmandu
- IATA Code: KTM
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Distance from City: 4.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 02/20
- Designation: 02/20
- Dimensions: 10007 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 120.600 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 127.000 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.tiairport.com.np/index.php
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx NPR 150/ton
- Parking Fee: NPR 100/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: NPR
- Remarks: Fees set by CAAN. Challenging approach due to mountainous terrain.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Nepal Oil Corporation supply. Fuel availability can be variable; advance arrangement essential.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at Tribhuvan. Visa on arrival available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Mountain terrain; operations weather dependent. High altitude operations considerations apply.
Airport Services
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Nepal Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 7d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 hours minimum; 7 working days for states with bilateral/multilateral ASAs with Nepal
- Landing Lead Time: 7 working days (flight should operate on 8th day)
Private / GA Operations:
Prior permission required. Same documentation and lead time requirements as non-scheduled commercial operations.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers VNKT. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Explore History (3 milestones)Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VNKT?
- The tower frequency at Tribhuvan Intl is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VNKT?
- Tribhuvan Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does VNKT require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Tribhuvan Intl (Nepal). Permit details for Nepal
- Where is VNKT located?
- Tribhuvan Intl (VNKT) is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
- What is the IATA code for VNKT?
- The IATA code for Tribhuvan Intl is KTM.
- Does VNKT have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Tribhuvan Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 02/20.
- Is VNKT a port of entry?
- Yes, Tribhuvan Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.