Airport guide
Nepalganj AirportIATA code KEP
Nepalganj Airport (KEP/VNNG) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Nepalganj, Nepal in Asia. The airfield connects travelers with essential regional transit routes and operating carrier options.
- Serves
- Nepalganj, Nepal
- Codes
- KEP · VNNG
- IATA · ICAO
- Time zone
- Asia/Kathmandu
- Region
- Asia
Nepalganj Airport (KEP/VNNG) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Nepalganj, Nepal in Asia. Operating on Asia/Kathmandu local time at coordinates 28.130°, 81.580°, the airfield functions as an active commercial transit hub for scheduled regional and international flights. Travelers navigating Nepalganj Airport (KEP) are encouraged to confirm terminal layouts, ground transport connections into Nepalganj, and flight schedules with their operating carrier prior to travel.
Nepalganj Airport details
- IATA code
- KEP
- ICAO code
- VNNG
- City
- Nepalganj
- Country
- Nepal
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates
- 28.104°, 81.667°
- From OurAirports
Codes, region and time zone come from the Originfacts airport record (last updated 10 Jul 2026). Fields marked otherwise come from the dataset named on them. None are verified by hand against Nepalganj Airport’s own pages.
KEP airport facts
- Size class
- Medium airport
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026); OurAirports’ own classification
- Elevation
- 165 m (540 ft)
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026)
- Passengers, 2019
- 453,433
- Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026), citing caanepal.gov.np (opens in a new tab)
- Nearest airport with scheduled flights
- Surkhet Airport SKH · 54 km
- OurAirports scheduled-service flag; straight-line distance calculated
Runways at KEP
Source: OurAirports (opens in a new tab) runways data (public domain), retrieved 5 Oct 2026. Not an aeronautical source — not for navigation.
One open runway. The runway 08/26: 1,504 m, asphalt.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,504 m4,935 ft | 30 m | asphalt | Not listed as lit |
Routes from KEP
Originfacts does not track any routes from KEP yet, so no route records are listed here. Check current schedules with the airlines or the airport’s own site.
Terminals, transport and parking at KEP
Terminal assignments, ground transport into Nepalganj, parking, lounges and accessibility services have not been verified against Nepalganj Airport’s own pages yet, so none are listed here.
Check directly:nepalgunjairport.com.np (opens in a new tab)Map of the airport location (opens in a new tab)
Before you travel
- Confirm your terminal with the operating airline.
- Check the check-in and bag-drop cut-off times on your booking.
- Allow extra time if you need to change terminals or check bags in again.
- Check your flight status before you leave for the airport.
Airports near Nepalganj
Straight-line distances calculated from each airport’s coordinates in the Originfacts airport records. Road distances are longer.
Nepalganj Airport: common questions
Where is Nepalganj Airport?
Nepalganj Airport serves Nepalganj, Nepal. Its coordinates in OurAirports are 28.104°, 81.667°.
What are the airport codes for Nepalganj Airport?
The IATA code is KEP and the ICAO code is VNNG.
What time zone is KEP in?
Nepalganj Airport is in the Asia/Kathmandu time zone.
What is the official website of Nepalganj Airport?
The airport’s official website is nepalgunjairport.com.np. For questions about a booking, contact the operating airline.
How many runways does Nepalganj Airport have?
OurAirports lists one open runway at KEP: 08/26 (1,504 m (4,935 ft), asphalt).
How many passengers use Nepalganj Airport?
Wikidata records 453,433 passengers for 2019, the latest year it holds.
What is the elevation of Nepalganj Airport?
OurAirports gives KEP’s elevation as 165 m (540 ft) above sea level.
Sources
Nothing on this page is verified by hand yet. Each section comes from the dataset below, with its date where the dataset has one. Terminal, transport and parking details are left out until they can be read from Nepalganj Airport’s own pages.
- Codes, location, time zoneOriginfacts airport record10 Jul 2026
- Official websiteWikidata record (official website property) (opens in a new tab)5 Oct 2026
- Coordinates, runways, type, elevationOurAirports (opens in a new tab) — public domain5 Oct 2026
- Opening, operator, passengers, hubsWikidata item Q1756906 (opens in a new tab) — CC05 Oct 2026
- Nearby airportsCalculated from airport coordinates—
- Terminals and transportNot yet verified—
Background reading:Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)