Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM): Codes, Runways & Location
Tribhuvan International Airport (IATA: KTM · ICAO: VNKT) is a large airport serving Kathmandu, Nepal. It lies at 27.6966° N, 85.3591° E, 4390 ft (1338 m) above sea level.
Overview of Tribhuvan International Airport
Tribhuvan International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kathmandu in Nepal. It is identified by the IATA code KTM and the ICAO code VNKT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Tribhuvan International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3350 m (10991 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 4390 ft (1338 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Langtang Airport (LTG) about 60 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 ≈ 3,350 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tribhuvan International Airport
Where is Tribhuvan International Airport located?
Tribhuvan International Airport is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.6966° N, 85.3591° E.
What is the airport code for Tribhuvan International Airport?
Tribhuvan International Airport has an IATA code of KTM and an ICAO code of VNKT.
How long is the runway at Tribhuvan International Airport?
Tribhuvan International Airport's longest runway is about 3350 m (10991 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Tribhuvan International Airport have?
Tribhuvan International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Tribhuvan International Airport a major airport?
Tribhuvan International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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