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Paro (VQPR/PBH) — Paro, Bhutan
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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Runways
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Operations
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Contacts
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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: VGFR
- Timezone: Asia/Thimphu
- Distance from City: 6.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 7431 X 98
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 20/F/C/W/T
- Lighting: NIL
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR/DME
- Approach Types: RNAV (RNP), Visual
- Remarks: Displaced thresholds: 525 ft (RWY 15), 394 ft (RWY 33). Slope 0.81% to SE. No VASI/PAPI. Only certified pilots may operate. RNP AR requires RNP 0.3 and RF-leg capability. NDB PR 410 kHz, VOR/DME PRO 108.40 MHz. No runway lights, no PAPI, no ALS installed. Daylight-only operations.
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.300 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
03:00
–
11:00
Tuesday
03:00
–
11:00
Wednesday
03:00
–
11:00
Thursday
03:00
–
11:00
Friday
03:00
–
11:00
Saturday
03:00
–
11:00
Sunday
03:00
–
11:00
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Sunrise to sunset only, VFR conditions required. ATC office hours 03:00-10:00 UTC. Hours vary seasonally with daylight. Afternoon operations discouraged due to valley winds.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +975 8 272760
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +975 8 271403
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.paroairport.com
- Remarks: AIS email: [email protected]. Fax: +975 8 271861. DoAT email: [email protected]
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: BCAA; [email protected]; +975 8 271403
- Remarks: Landing permit required for all foreign aircraft, 7 working days lead time. Short-notice possible subject to BCAA approval. Only 8 parking bays on apron. Overnight parking requires prior approval.
Customs
- Open: 03:00
- Close: 11:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ available. Hours aligned with airport operating hours. All payments advisable in advance or cash; credit card facilities limited.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 120.00 USD base plus 4.00 USD per metric ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: 10.00 USD per first hour then 8.00 USD per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Landing permit: 10,000 BTN (~125 USD) via BCAA, 7 working days lead time. Navigator: ~4,000 USD if PIC lacks sim training or recent Paro experience. Passenger departure tax: 13 USD per pax. Navigator arrangement: 500 USD. VIP lounge: 50 USD/pax peak, 25 USD/pax low season. All payments in USD or BTN, cash preferred.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: 47.94
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Supplied by Bhutan Oil Corporation (BOC). Storage capacity 100 kl. Must be arranged in advance for all foreign-registered aircraft. Price regulated by Department of Trade.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at Paro. Tourist visa arranged through authorized tour operator only. Crew need valid passport (6+ months), crew ID, hotel booking in Paro for Gendec. Visa required if staying outside Paro.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 11:00
- Curfew End: 03:00
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Category C difficult airport. Only pilots certified for Paro may operate. Navigator required unless PIC has simulator training for VQPR or has flown into Paro within last 12 months. Strongly recommended to land before 06:00 UTC (noon local) due to afternoon valley winds. Surrounding peaks up to 5,500 m (18,000 ft). Fire category 6. No lighting — daylight/VFR only.
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- What are the operating hours of VQPR?
- Paro operates from 03:00 to 11:00.
- What is the tower frequency at VQPR?
- The tower frequency at Paro is 120.30 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VQPR?
- Paro offers JET A-1.
- Is customs available at VQPR?
- Yes, customs at Paro is available from 03:00 to 11:00.
- Does VQPR require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Paro.
- Where is VQPR located?
- Paro (VQPR) is located in Paro, Bhutan.
- What is the IATA code for VQPR?
- The IATA code for Paro is PBH.
- How long is the runway at VQPR?
- The main runway at Paro (15/33) measures 7431 X 98.
- Is VQPR a port of entry?
- Yes, Paro is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.