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Lukla Airport (VNLK/LUA) — Lukla, Nepal

At a glance

Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 122.5
Runways: 06/24
Elevation: 9,380 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VNLK
Name: Lukla Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 27.686899
Longitude: 86.729698
Elevation: 9380 ft
Country: Nepal
Municipality: Lukla
IATA Code: LUA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 527x30m
Surface: asphalt
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: Visual approach only (no instrument approaches)
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 122.500 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.300 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 122.300 MHz
ATIS: N/A

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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: CAAN Lukla; special certification required for pilots and aircraft.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx NPR 500-1200/ton (premium mountain airport)
Parking Fee: NPR 300-600/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: NPR
Remarks: Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla. CAAN operated. Gateway to Everest Base Camp. One of the most dangerous airports in the world.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Very limited fuel. Transported by air or porter. Not guaranteed.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic airport. Trekking permits required for Sagarmatha National Park.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Extremely challenging: short runway (527m) with 11.7% gradient, one-way in/one-way out. Elevation 9334 ft AMSL. VFR only. Morning operations only (afternoon clouds). Only STOL-certified aircraft permitted.

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.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers VNLK. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VNLK?: The tower frequency at Lukla Airport is 122.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at VNLK?: Lukla Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does VNLK require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Lukla Airport (Nepal). Permit details for Nepal
Does VNLK require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Lukla Airport.
Where is VNLK located?: Lukla Airport (VNLK) is located in Lukla, Nepal.
What is the IATA code for VNLK?: The IATA code for Lukla Airport is LUA.
How long is the runway at VNLK?: The main runway at Lukla Airport (06/24) measures 527x30m.

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