Phaplu Airport (PPL): Codes, Runways & Location
Phaplu Airport (IATA: PPL · ICAO: VNPL) is a small airport serving Phaplu, Nepal. It lies at 27.5178° N, 86.5850° E, 7918 ft (2413 m) above sea level.
Overview of Phaplu Airport
Phaplu Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Phaplu in Nepal. It is identified by the IATA code PPL and the ICAO code VNPL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Phaplu Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 671 m (2201 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, concrete. The field elevation is 7918 ft (2413 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA) about 24 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 ≈ 671 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Phaplu Airport
Where is Phaplu Airport located?
Phaplu Airport is located in Phaplu, Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.5178° N, 86.5850° E.
What is the airport code for Phaplu Airport?
Phaplu Airport has an IATA code of PPL and an ICAO code of VNPL.
How long is the runway at Phaplu Airport?
Phaplu Airport's longest runway is about 671 m (2201 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Phaplu Airport have?
Phaplu Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Phaplu Airport a major airport?
Phaplu Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Phaplu Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →