Pokhara International Airport (VNPR)
Large airport · Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal
Airport data
| Name | Pokhara International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VNPR |
| IATA | PHH |
| Elevation | 2,595 ft (791 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°11'2" E 84°0'53" 28.18380, 84.01470 |
| Location | Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | Concrete | Yes |
Pokhara International Airport at a glance
Pokhara International Airport is a large airport in Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal, known to airline systems as PHH. The field elevation of 2,595 ft (791 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VNPR 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, 12/30, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of concrete surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VNPR 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 Pokhara International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pokhara Domestic Airport | VNPK | 4 km (2 NM) |
| Gautam Buddha International Airport | VNBW | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Tribhuvan International Airport | VNKT | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Kushinagar International Airport | VEKI | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Gorakhpur Airport | VEGK | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pokhara International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,595 ft field elevation of Pokhara International 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 Pokhara International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pokhara International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pokhara International Airport is VNPR, and its IATA code is PHH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pokhara International Airport above sea level?
Pokhara International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,595 feet (791 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pokhara International Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.1838, 84.0147 — in Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pokhara Domestic Airport, about 4 km away.
Does VNPR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VNPR 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 Pokhara International Airport?
Pokhara International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a Concrete surface.