Jiri Airport (JIR): Codes, Runways & Location
Jiri Airport (IATA: JIR · ICAO: VNJI) is a small airport serving Jiri, Nepal. It lies at 27.6263° N, 86.2306° E, 6000 ft (1829 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jiri Airport
Jiri Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Jiri in Nepal. It is identified by the IATA code JIR and the ICAO code VNJI. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
The field elevation is 6000 ft (1829 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ramechhap Airport (RHP) about 31 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jiri Airport
Where is Jiri Airport located?
Jiri Airport is located in Jiri, Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.6263° N, 86.2306° E.
What is the airport code for Jiri Airport?
Jiri Airport has an IATA code of JIR and an ICAO code of VNJI.
Is Jiri Airport a major airport?
Jiri Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Jiri Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.