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Pokhara Airport (VNPK/PKR) — Pokhara, Nepal

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 123.8
Runways: 04/22
Elevation: 2,712 ft

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75% Data Complete 39 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VNPK
Name: Pokhara Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 28.200899
Longitude: 83.982101
Elevation: 2712 ft
Country: Nepal
Municipality: Pokhara
IATA Code: PKR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 1439x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 123.800 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
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: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx NPR 300-800/ton per CAAN tariff
Parking Fee: NPR 150-400/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: NPR
Remarks: Pokhara International Airport. CAAN operated. Opened 2023. Gateway to Annapurna region and adventure tourism.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Nepal Oil Corporation supply. Available during operating hours.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. CIQ available. Visa on arrival. Major tourism gateway.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: New international airport. Mountain terrain. Elevation 2661 ft AMSL.

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 VNPK. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

VNPR Pokhara International Airport 2 NM VNBL Baglung Airport 17 NM VNMA Manang Airport 27 NM VNGK Palungtar Airport 27 NM VNJS Jomsom Airport 37 NM VNMG Meghauli Airport 40 NM VNBP Bharatpur Airport 39 NM VNBW Gautam Buddha International Airport 52 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VNPK?: The tower frequency at Pokhara Airport is 123.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at VNPK?: Pokhara Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does VNPK require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Pokhara Airport (Nepal). Permit details for Nepal
Where is VNPK located?: Pokhara Airport (VNPK) is located in Pokhara, Nepal.
What is the IATA code for VNPK?: The IATA code for Pokhara Airport is PKR.
How long is the runway at VNPK?: The main runway at Pokhara Airport (04/22) measures 1439x30m.
Is VNPK a port of entry?: Yes, Pokhara Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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