The Tribhuvan
International Airport (TIA), situated 5.56 km east of Kathmandu
city is in the heart of the Kathmandu Valley. TIA is amid the
confluence of three ancient cities viz. Kathmandu, Bhaktapur
and Patan, rich in their art and culture not only gifted for
their temples and pagoda - but above all they posses smiling
men and women, the pride of the nation. Hence TIA not only has
flourished as the main hub for every expanding business of the
country but has proudly catered to various domestic and international
airlines.
Profile
Coordinates
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274150N - 0852128E
Elevation
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4390 ft.AMSL
Reference Temperature
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27.8 C
Runway Designation
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02/20
Runway Dimension
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10000 ft. x 150 ft.
Runway Surface Strength
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54 F/A/W/T
Apron Capacity
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Int'l - 9 Medium and Wide Body Category
Aircraft
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Domestic - 15 Small Aircraft
Fire Fighting Category
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Cat VIII
Service
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Air Traffic Control Service (aerodrome Control, Approach
Control and Area Control)
Aeronautical communication Service
Aeronautical Information Service