Biratnagar Airport (BIR): Codes, Runways & Location
Biratnagar Airport (IATA: BIR · ICAO: VNVT) is a medium-sized airport serving Biratnagar, Nepal. It lies at 26.4815° N, 87.2640° E, 236 ft (72 m) above sea level.
Overview of Biratnagar Airport
Biratnagar Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Biratnagar in Nepal. It is identified by the IATA code BIR and the ICAO code VNVT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Biratnagar Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1505 m (4937 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 236 ft (72 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rajbiraj Airport (RJB) about 53 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,505 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Biratnagar Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Biratnagar Airport
Where is Biratnagar Airport located?
Biratnagar Airport is located in Biratnagar, Nepal. Its coordinates are 26.4815° N, 87.2640° E.
What is the airport code for Biratnagar Airport?
Biratnagar Airport has an IATA code of BIR and an ICAO code of VNVT.
How long is the runway at Biratnagar Airport?
Biratnagar Airport's longest runway is about 1505 m (4937 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Biratnagar Airport have?
Biratnagar Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Biratnagar Airport a major airport?
Biratnagar Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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