Janakpur Airport (VNJP)
Medium airport · Janakpur, Madhesh Province, Nepal
Airport data
| Name | Janakpur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VNJP |
| IATA | JKR |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°42'32" E 85°55'21" 26.70880, 85.92240 |
| Location | Janakpur, Madhesh Province, Nepal |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,300 ft (1006 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Janakpur Airport at a glance
Janakpur Airport is a medium airport in Janakpur, Madhesh Province, Nepal, known to airline systems as JKR. The field elevation of 256 ft (78 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VNJP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 3,300 ft (1006 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VNJP shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Janakpur Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darbhanga Airport | VEDH | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Muzaffarpur Airport | VEMZ | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Tribhuvan International Airport | VNKT | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Tenzing-Hillary Airport | VNLK | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Biratnagar Airport | VNVT | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Janakpur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 256 ft field elevation of Janakpur Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 9 airports and airfields we list for Nepal — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Janakpur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Janakpur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Janakpur Airport is VNJP, and its IATA code is JKR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Janakpur Airport above sea level?
Janakpur Airport sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Janakpur Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.7088, 85.9224 — in Janakpur, Madhesh Province, Nepal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Darbhanga Airport, about 57 km away.
Does VNJP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VNJP appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Janakpur Airport?
Janakpur Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 3,300 ft (1006 m) with a ASP surface.