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Paro

Paro (VQPR/PBH) serves Paro, Bhutan. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (15/33). Field elevation is 7364 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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73% Data Complete 38 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VQPR
Name: Paro
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 27.4032
Longitude: 89.424599
Elevation: 7364 ft
Country: Bhutan
Municipality: Paro
IATA Code: PBH
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Thimphu
Distance from City: 12.5 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 15/33

Designation: 15/33
Dimensions: 7431 X 98
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), Visual approach only
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
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: Yes
PPR Contact: Royal Bhutan Government, DGCA Bhutan; PPR mandatory for all flights. Only certified pilots may operate. Visual approach only.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx BTN 800/ton
Parking Fee: BTN 500/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: BTN
Remarks: Fees set by Royal Government of Bhutan. All flights require special authorization.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited fuel availability. Must be arranged in advance through Drukair or authorized handler.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ at Paro. Tourist visa arranged through authorized tour operator only.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: One of the most challenging approaches in the world. Only certified pilots may operate. Visual approach only; no instrument approaches available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at VQPR?: Paro offers Jet A-1.
Does VQPR require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Paro.

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