Rukum Chaurjahari Airport (RUK): Codes, Runways & Location
Rukum Chaurjahari Airport (IATA: RUK · ICAO: VNRK) is a small airport serving Rukumkot, Nepal. It lies at 28.6270° N, 82.1940° E, 2500 ft (762 m) above sea level.
Overview of Rukum Chaurjahari Airport
Rukum Chaurjahari Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Rukumkot in Nepal. It is identified by the IATA code RUK and the ICAO code VNRK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Rukum Chaurjahari Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 600 m (1969 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 surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 2500 ft (762 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rukum Salle Airport about 25 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 ≈ 600 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rukum Chaurjahari Airport
Where is Rukum Chaurjahari Airport located?
Rukum Chaurjahari Airport is located in Rukumkot, Nepal. Its coordinates are 28.6270° N, 82.1940° E.
What is the airport code for Rukum Chaurjahari Airport?
Rukum Chaurjahari Airport has an IATA code of RUK and an ICAO code of VNRK.
How long is the runway at Rukum Chaurjahari Airport?
Rukum Chaurjahari Airport's longest runway is about 600 m (1969 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Rukum Chaurjahari Airport have?
Rukum Chaurjahari Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Rukum Chaurjahari Airport a major airport?
Rukum Chaurjahari Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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