International hub · Paro, Bhutan
Paro International
- Elevation
- 7,364 ft
- Coordinates
- 27°24′N 89°25′E
- Local time
- Asia/Thimphu
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Field information
VQPR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Paro International (VQPR/PBH) has one runway, 15/33, 7,431 ft (2,265 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VQPR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Asia/Thimphu
Country
Bhutan
BT
Municipality
Paro
Elevation
7,364 ft
Position
27.4032, 89.4246
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Slots
Slot required
Runways · VQPR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 7,431 ft (2,265 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VQPR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Paro International (VQPR / PBH) in Paro, Bhutan, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VQPR is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VQPR
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 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.
- 02
Ground Handling at VQPR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VQPR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VQPR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VQPR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to VQPR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VQPR: 27° 24′ 12″ N 89° 25′ 29″ E; elevation 7364 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Paro
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Paro. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VQPR.
- 06
Cargo Operations at VQPR
Support for freighter operations into VQPR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VQPR sits in the network
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Operating into VQPR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Paro International — one desk for the whole trip.