General aviation · Phaplu, Nepal

Phaplu

VNPLPPL
Elevation
7,918 ft
Coordinates
27°31′N 86°35′E
Local time
Asia/Kathmandu

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Field information

VNPL runways, fuel & airport data

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

Phaplu (VNPL/PPL) has one runway, 02/20, 2,201 ft (671 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VNPL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    General aviation

  • Time zone

    Asia/Kathmandu

  • Country

    Nepal

    NP

  • Municipality

    Phaplu

  • Elevation

    7,918 ft

  • Position

    27.5178, 86.5850

  • Fuel

    No fuel available

Runways · VNPL

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
02/202,201 ft (671 m)—asphalt—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VNPL.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Phaplu (VNPL / PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VNPL 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 VNPL

  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 VNPL

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VNPL

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VNPL

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VNPL: 27° 31′ 4″ N 86° 35′ 6″ E; elevation 7918 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Phaplu

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VNPL

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

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

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