Regional airport · Gelephu, Bhutan

Gelephu

VQCPGLU
Elevation
980 ft
Coordinates
26°53′N 90°28′E
Local time
Asia/Thimphu

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Field information

VQCP 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/Thimphu

  • Country

    Bhutan

    BT

  • Municipality

    Gelephu

  • Elevation

    980 ft

  • Position

    26.8846, 90.4641

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VQCP.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Gelephu (VQCP / GLU) in Gelephu, Bhutan, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VQCP 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 VQCP

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Bhutan

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Bhutan. Applicable permit lead times for Bhutan 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 Bhutan are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at VQCP

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VQCP

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VQCP

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VQCP: 26° 53′ 4″ N 90° 27′ 51″ E; elevation 980 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Gelephu

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VQCP

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

Location

Where VQCP sits in the network

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

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