
General aviation · Balewa, Nepal
Balewa/Baglung
- Elevation
- 3,320 ft
- Coordinates
- 28°13′N 83°40′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kathmandu
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Field information
VNBL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Country
Nepal
NP
Municipality
Baglung
Elevation
3,320 ft
Position
28.2128, 83.6663
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VNBL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Balewa/Baglung (VNBL / BGL) in Balewa, Nepal, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VNBL is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VNBL
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Nepal
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Nepal. Applicable permit lead times for Nepal are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Nepal are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at VNBL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VNBL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at VNBL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VNBL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VNBL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VNBL: 28° 12′ 46″ N 83° 39′ 59″ E; elevation 3320 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Balewa
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Balewa. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VNBL.
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Cargo Operations at VNBL
Support for freighter operations into VNBL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VNBL sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- VNPKPokhara (Domestic)Pokhara, Nepal17 NM092°→
- VNPRPokhara International AirportPokhara, Nepal19 NM095°→
- VNMAManangManang, Nepal34 NM041°→
- VNBWBhairahawa/Gautam Buddha InternationalBhairahawa, Nepal45 NM198°→
- VEGKGorakhpur AirportGorakhpur, India89 NM187°→
- VNKTKathmandu/Tribhuvan InternationalKathmandu, Nepal95 NM109°→
Operating into VNBL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Balewa/Baglung — one desk for the whole trip.