Biratnagar Airport (VNVT)
Medium airport · Biratnagar, Koshi Province, Nepal
Airport data
| Name | Biratnagar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VNVT |
| IATA | BIR |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°28'53" E 87°15'50" 26.48150, 87.26400 |
| Location | Biratnagar, Koshi Province, Nepal |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,937 ft (1505 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Biratnagar Airport at a glance
Biratnagar Airport is a medium airport in Biratnagar, Koshi Province, Nepal, known to airline systems as BIR. The field elevation of 236 ft (72 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VNVT 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 4,937 ft (1505 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VNVT 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 Biratnagar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Taplejung Airport | VNTJ | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Bagdogra Airport | VEBD | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Janakpur Airport | VNJP | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Darbhanga Airport | VEDH | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Tenzing-Hillary Airport | VNLK | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Biratnagar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 236 ft field elevation of Biratnagar 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 Biratnagar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Biratnagar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Biratnagar Airport is VNVT, and its IATA code is BIR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Biratnagar Airport above sea level?
Biratnagar Airport sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Biratnagar Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.4815, 87.2640 — in Biratnagar, Koshi Province, Nepal, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Taplejung Airport, about 106 km away.
Does VNVT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VNVT 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 Biratnagar Airport?
Biratnagar Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,937 ft (1505 m) with a ASP surface.