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Phaplu Airport (VNPL/PPL) — Phaplu, Nepal
At a glance
- Runways
- 02/20, H1
- Elevation
- 7,918 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Data Complete
32 of 52 points
Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
0/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
3/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VNPL
- Name: Phaplu Airport
- Type: small_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 27.517788
- Longitude: 86.584457
- Elevation: 7918 ft
- Country: Nepal
- Municipality: Phaplu
- IATA Code: PPL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 02/20
- Designation: 02/20
- Dimensions: 671m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway H1
- Designation: H1
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- 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: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
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 VNPL. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- Does VNPL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Phaplu Airport (Nepal). Permit details for Nepal
- Where is VNPL located?
- Phaplu Airport (VNPL) is located in Phaplu, Nepal.
- What is the IATA code for VNPL?
- The IATA code for Phaplu Airport is PPL.
- How long is the runway at VNPL?
- The main runway at Phaplu Airport (02/20) measures 671m.