Yongphulla Airport (YON): Codes, Runways & Location
Yongphulla Airport (IATA: YON · ICAO: VQTY) is a small airport serving Yongphulla, Bhutan. It lies at 27.2563° N, 91.5146° E, 9000 ft (2743 m) above sea level.
Overview of Yongphulla Airport
Yongphulla Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Yongphulla in Bhutan. It is identified by the IATA code YON and the ICAO code VQTY. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Yongphulla Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1266 m (4154 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 9000 ft (2743 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) about 83 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 ≈ 1,266 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yongphulla Airport
Where is Yongphulla Airport located?
Yongphulla Airport is located in Yongphulla, Bhutan. Its coordinates are 27.2563° N, 91.5146° E.
What is the airport code for Yongphulla Airport?
Yongphulla Airport has an IATA code of YON and an ICAO code of VQTY.
How long is the runway at Yongphulla Airport?
Yongphulla Airport's longest runway is about 1266 m (4154 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Yongphulla Airport have?
Yongphulla Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Yongphulla Airport a major airport?
Yongphulla Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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