International hub · Kathmandu, Nepal

Kathmandu/Tribhuvan International

VNKTKTM
Elevation
4,390 ft
Coordinates
27°42′N 85°22′E
Local time
Asia/Kathmandu

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Field information

VNKT runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Kathmandu/Tribhuvan International (VNKT/KTM) has one runway, 02/20, 10,991 ft (3,350 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VNKT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Kathmandu

  • Country

    Nepal

    NP

  • Municipality

    Kathmandu

  • Elevation

    4,390 ft

  • Position

    27.6966, 85.3591

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    C

    Special crew qualification required

Runways · VNKT

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
02/2010,991 ft (3,350 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VNKT.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kathmandu/Tribhuvan International (VNKT / KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VNKT is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at VNKT

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at VNKT

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at VNKT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VNKT

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VNKT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VNKT

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VNKT: 27° 41′ 48″ N 85° 21′ 33″ E; elevation 4390 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Kathmandu

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kathmandu. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VNKT.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VNKT

    Support for freighter operations into VNKT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where VNKT sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kathmandu/Tribhuvan International — one desk for the whole trip.

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