Gelephu Airport (VQGP)
Medium airport · Gelephu, Sarpang District, Bhutan
Airport data
| Name | Gelephu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VQGP |
| IATA | GLU |
| Elevation | 980 ft (299 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°53'4" E 90°27'51" 26.88456, 90.46412 |
| Location | Gelephu, Sarpang District, Bhutan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 115 ft | Asphalt | No |
Gelephu Airport at a glance
Gelephu Airport is a medium airport in Gelephu, Sarpang District, Bhutan, known to airline systems as GLU. The field elevation of 980 ft (299 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VQGP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VQGP 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 Gelephu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hashimara Air Force Station | VEHX | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Paro International Airport | VQPR | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport | VEGT | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Saidpur Airport | VGSD | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Shillong Airport | VEBI | 200 km (108 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gelephu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 980 ft field elevation of Gelephu 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 2 airports and airfields we list for Bhutan — 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 Gelephu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gelephu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gelephu Airport is VQGP, and its IATA code is GLU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gelephu Airport above sea level?
Gelephu Airport sits at an elevation of 980 feet (299 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gelephu Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.8846, 90.4641 — in Gelephu, Sarpang District, Bhutan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hashimara Air Force Station, about 111 km away.
Does VQGP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VQGP 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 Gelephu Airport?
Gelephu Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a Asphalt surface.