Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA): Codes, Runways & Location
Tenzing-Hillary Airport (IATA: LUA · ICAO: VNLK) is a medium-sized airport serving Lukla, Nepal. It lies at 27.6868° N, 86.7295° E, 9380 ft (2859 m) above sea level.
Overview of Tenzing-Hillary Airport
Tenzing-Hillary Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Lukla in Nepal. It is identified by the IATA code LUA and the ICAO code VNLK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Tenzing-Hillary Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 527 m (1729 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 9380 ft (2859 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Syangboche Airport (SYH) about 14 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 ≈ 527 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tenzing-Hillary Airport
Where is Tenzing-Hillary Airport located?
Tenzing-Hillary Airport is located in Lukla, Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.6868° N, 86.7295° E.
What is the airport code for Tenzing-Hillary Airport?
Tenzing-Hillary Airport has an IATA code of LUA and an ICAO code of VNLK.
How long is the runway at Tenzing-Hillary Airport?
Tenzing-Hillary Airport's longest runway is about 527 m (1729 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Tenzing-Hillary Airport have?
Tenzing-Hillary Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Tenzing-Hillary Airport a major airport?
Tenzing-Hillary Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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