Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA): Codes, Runways & Location
Gautam Buddha International Airport (IATA: BWA · ICAO: VNBW) is a large airport serving Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Nepal. It lies at 27.5046° N, 83.4104° E, 358 ft (109 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gautam Buddha International Airport
Gautam Buddha International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa) in Nepal. It is identified by the IATA code BWA and the ICAO code VNBW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gautam Buddha International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 358 ft (109 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Meghauli Airport (MEY) about 81 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gautam Buddha International Airport
Where is Gautam Buddha International Airport located?
Gautam Buddha International Airport is located in Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.5046° N, 83.4104° E.
What is the airport code for Gautam Buddha International Airport?
Gautam Buddha International Airport has an IATA code of BWA and an ICAO code of VNBW.
How long is the runway at Gautam Buddha International Airport?
Gautam Buddha International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Gautam Buddha International Airport have?
Gautam Buddha International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Gautam Buddha International Airport a major airport?
Gautam Buddha International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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