
General aviation · Simara, Nepal
Simara
- Elevation
- 450 ft
- Coordinates
- 27°10′N 84°59′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kathmandu
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Field information
VNSI runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Simara (VNSI/SIF) has one runway, 01/19, 3,911 ft (1,192 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VNSI, 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
Simara
Elevation
450 ft
Position
27.1598, 84.9800
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Runways · VNSI
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,911 ft (1,192 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VNSI.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Simara (VNSI / SIF) in Simara, Nepal, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VNSI 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 VNSI
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 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.
- 02
Ground Handling at VNSI
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VNSI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VNSI
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VNSI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to VNSI
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VNSI: 27° 9′ 35″ N 84° 58′ 48″ E; elevation 450 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Simara
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Simara. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VNSI.
- 06
Cargo Operations at VNSI
Support for freighter operations into VNSI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VNSI sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- VNKTKathmandu/Tribhuvan InternationalKathmandu, Nepal38 NM032°→
- VNPRPokhara International AirportPokhara, Nepal80 NM320°→
- VEGKGorakhpur AirportGorakhpur, India86 NM253°→
- VNBWBhairahawa/Gautam Buddha InternationalBhairahawa, Nepal86 NM284°→
- VEPTPatna/Jay Prakash Narayan InternationalPatna, India94 NM176°→
- VEGYGayaGaya, India145 NM181°→
Operating into VNSI?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Simara — one desk for the whole trip.