Nepalgunj Airport (VNNG)
Medium airport · Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province, Nepal
Airport data
| Name | Nepalgunj Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VNNG |
| IATA | KEP |
| Elevation | 540 ft (165 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°6'13" E 81°40'1" 28.10360, 81.66700 |
| Location | Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province, Nepal |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,935 ft (1504 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Nepalgunj Airport at a glance
Nepalgunj Airport is a medium airport in Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province, Nepal, known to airline systems as KEP. The field elevation of 540 ft (165 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VNNG 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, 08/26, offers 4,935 ft (1504 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VNNG 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 Nepalgunj Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport | VEAY | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | VILK | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Gautam Buddha International Airport | VNBW | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Bareilly Air Force Station | VIBY | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Kanpur Airport | VECX | 226 km (122 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nepalgunj Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 540 ft field elevation of Nepalgunj 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 Nepalgunj Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nepalgunj Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nepalgunj Airport is VNNG, and its IATA code is KEP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nepalgunj Airport above sea level?
Nepalgunj Airport sits at an elevation of 540 feet (165 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nepalgunj Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.1036, 81.6670 — in Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province, Nepal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, about 159 km away.
Does VNNG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VNNG 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 Nepalgunj Airport?
Nepalgunj Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,935 ft (1504 m) with a ASP surface.