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Simikot Airport (VNST/IMK) — Simikot, Nepal

Simikot Airport (VNST/IMK) serves Simikot, Nepal. Field elevation is 9246 ft.

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46% Data Complete 24 of 52 points

Missing: Runways, Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 0/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VNST
Name: Simikot Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 29.9711
Longitude: 81.818901
Elevation: 9246 ft
Country: Nepal
Municipality: Simikot
IATA Code: IMK
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

No data available

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.

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NOTAMs

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

Nearby Airports

VNBR Bajura Airport 29 NM VNRR Talcha Rara Mugu Airport 32 NM VNBG Bajhang Airport 42 NM VNJL Jumla Airport 46 NM VNSR Sanfebagar Airport 54 NM VNDT Silgadi Doti Airport 63 NM VNDL Darchula Airport 69 NM VNBT Baitadi Airport 73 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does VNST require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Simikot Airport (Nepal). Permit details for Nepal
Where is VNST located?: Simikot Airport (VNST) is located in Simikot, Nepal.
What is the IATA code for VNST?: The IATA code for Simikot Airport is IMK.

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