Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Bhutan

VQGPGLU

Gelephu Airport

Gelephu, Bhutan

ICAO

VQGP

IATA

GLU

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

980 ft

Country

Bhutan

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at VQGP

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

VQGP is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

Ground Handling at VQGP

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

Fuel Arrangements at VQGP

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

Flight Planning & Dispatch to VQGP

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for VQGP: 26° 53′ 6″ N 90° 27′ 50″ E; elevation 980 ft; local time UTC+6.

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 VQGP.

Cargo Operations at VQGP

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

Field Information

Gelephu Airport

Latitude
26° 53′ 6″ N
Longitude
90° 27′ 50″ E
ICAO code
VQGP
IATA code
GLU
Municipality
Gelephu
Timezone
UTC+6
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To GLU?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for VQGP.

Submit flight inquiry for VQGP

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – VQGP

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Gelephu Airport?

The ICAO code is VQGP and the IATA code is GLU.

What time zone does VQGP operate in?

Gelephu Airport operates on UTC+6.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for VQGP?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for VQGP.