Nepalgunj Airport (KEP): Codes, Runways & Location
Nepalgunj Airport (IATA: KEP · ICAO: VNNG) is a medium-sized airport serving Nepalgunj, Nepal. It lies at 28.1036° N, 81.6670° E, 540 ft (165 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nepalgunj Airport
Nepalgunj Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Nepalgunj in Nepal. It is identified by the IATA code KEP and the ICAO code VNNG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nepalgunj Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1504 m (4935 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. The field elevation is 540 ft (165 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Surkhet Airport (SKH) about 54 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 ≈ 1,504 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Nepalgunj Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Nepalgunj Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nepalgunj Airport
Where is Nepalgunj Airport located?
Nepalgunj Airport is located in Nepalgunj, Nepal. Its coordinates are 28.1036° N, 81.6670° E.
What is the airport code for Nepalgunj Airport?
Nepalgunj Airport has an IATA code of KEP and an ICAO code of VNNG.
How long is the runway at Nepalgunj Airport?
Nepalgunj Airport's longest runway is about 1504 m (4935 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Nepalgunj Airport have?
Nepalgunj Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Nepalgunj Airport a major airport?
Nepalgunj Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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