Nepalgunj Airport — Nepalgunj, Nepal
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Distance & flight time from KEP
Nepalgunj Airport
Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) is a key regional gateway in the Terai lowlands of southwestern Nepal, close to the Indian border. It serves as an important hub for domestic flights heading into Nepal's remote mid-western and far-western mountain districts, including routes toward Simikot and Jumla used by trekkers heading to Humla and the Rara Lake region. KEP also supports helicopter operations for mountaineering logistics and medical evacuations from areas with no road access. The airport has a single paved runway capable of handling turboprop aircraft like ATR-72s. Nepalgunj itself is a major trading city, and the airport is vital infrastructure for a region otherwise cut off during monsoon season.
Runways at Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4935 ft (1504 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.3 MHz |
Airports near Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)
- Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) — 158.5 km (98.5 mi)
- Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) — 167.9 km (104.3 mi)
- Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA) — 184.0 km (114.3 mi)
- Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK) — 219.9 km (136.6 mi)
- Kanpur Airport (KNU) — 226.1 km (140.5 mi)
- Pokhara Domestic Airport (PKR) — 227.1 km (141.1 mi)
- Pokhara International Airport (PHH) — 230.4 km (143.2 mi)
- Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) — 232.3 km (144.3 mi)
KEP is Nepalgunj Airport, a domestic hub in southwestern Nepal, not an international airport. Travelers searching KEP usually want connections to remote Himalayan districts like Humla or Jumla.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Nepalgunj Airport?
The IATA code for Nepalgunj Airport is KEP.
What is the ICAO code for Nepalgunj Airport?
The ICAO code for Nepalgunj Airport is VNNG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.