Regional airport · Phungling, Nepal
Taplejung/Suketar
- Elevation
- 7,990 ft
- Coordinates
- 27°21′N 87°42′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kathmandu
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Field information
VNTJ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Country
Nepal
NP
Municipality
Taplejung
Elevation
7,990 ft
Position
27.3509, 87.6953
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VNTJ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Taplejung/Suketar (VNTJ / TPJ) in Phungling, Nepal, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VNTJ is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VNTJ
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 VNTJ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VNTJ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at VNTJ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VNTJ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VNTJ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VNTJ: 27° 21′ 3″ N 87° 41′ 43″ E; elevation 7990 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Phungling
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Phungling. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VNTJ.
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Cargo Operations at VNTJ
Support for freighter operations into VNTJ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VNTJ sits in the network
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Operating into VNTJ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Taplejung/Suketar — one desk for the whole trip.