What is the tower frequency at VNNG?

The tower frequency at Nepalgunj Airport is 118.3 MHz.

What fuel is available at VNNG?

Nepalgunj Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does VNNG require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Nepalgunj Airport (Nepal).

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Nepalgunj Airport

Nepalgunj Airport (VNNG/KEP) serves Nepalgunj, Nepal. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 540 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VNNG
Name: Nepalgunj Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 28.1036
Longitude: 81.667
Elevation: 540 ft
Country: Nepal
Municipality: Nepalgunj
IATA Code: KEP
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 1504x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.300 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
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: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx NPR 200-500/ton per CAAN tariff
Parking Fee: NPR 100-250/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: NPR
Remarks: Nepalgunj Airport. CAAN operated. Gateway to western Nepal and Bardia National Park.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Nepal Oil Corporation. Limited availability.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic airport. Near Indian border.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Elevation 540 ft AMSL. VFR primarily.

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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Nearby Airports

VNSK Surkhet Airport 29 NM VNDG Tulsipur Airport 33 NM VNTP Tikapur Airport 38 NM VNCJ Rukum Chaurjahari Airport 42 NM VNSL Rukum Salle Airport 52 NM VNRP Rolpa Airport 58 NM VNDH Dhangarhi Airport 69 NM VNSR Sanfebagar Airport 72 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VNNG?: The tower frequency at Nepalgunj Airport is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at VNNG?: Nepalgunj Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does VNNG require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Nepalgunj Airport (Nepal).

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