Taplejung Airport (VNTJ)
Medium airport · Taplejung, Koshi Province, Nepal
Airport data
| Name | Taplejung Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VNTJ |
| IATA | TPJ |
| Elevation | 7,990 ft (2435 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°21'3" E 87°41'43" 27.35090, 87.69525 |
| Location | Taplejung, Koshi Province, Nepal |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 2,313 ft (705 m) | — | — | No |
Taplejung Airport at a glance
Taplejung Airport is a medium airport in Taplejung, Koshi Province, Nepal, known to airline systems as TPJ. The field elevation of 7,990 ft (2435 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VNTJ 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, 07/25, offers 2,313 ft (705 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VNTJ 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 Taplejung Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bagdogra Airport | VEBD | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Tenzing-Hillary Airport | VNLK | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Biratnagar Airport | VNVT | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Shigatse Tingri Airport | ZUDR | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Paro International Airport | VQPR | 171 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Taplejung Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7,990 ft field elevation of Taplejung 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 Taplejung Airport
What is the ICAO code of Taplejung Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Taplejung Airport is VNTJ, and its IATA code is TPJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Taplejung Airport above sea level?
Taplejung Airport sits at an elevation of 7,990 feet (2435 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Taplejung Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.3509, 87.6953 — in Taplejung, Koshi Province, Nepal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bagdogra Airport, about 97 km away.
Does VNTJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VNTJ 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 Taplejung Airport?
Taplejung Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 2,313 ft (705 m).