2.2.14 Nepal Minor Domestic Airport - Simikot
Airport Overview
Simikot Airport is an airport serving Simikot, headquarter of Humla district in Karnali Province. Given that road access in this region is poor, the airport facilitates much of the travel in the whole district.
The airport is located at an elevation of 9246 ft (2818m) above mean sea level. It has one runway which is 549m (1801 ft) in length. The runway has recently been improved and extended with more infrastructure being built.
The airport is air-linked with Nepalgunj and Surkhet. National airline operators provide scheduled flights to Simikot airport from Nepalgunj and Surkhet. The airport only operates from early morning to mid-day (06:00 – 12:30 hrs).
Airport Location and Contact
Country Nepal
Province or District Karnali Province, Humla
Nearest Town or City Simikot
Airport’s Complete Name Simikot Airport
Latitude 29°5816N
Longitude 081°4908E
Elevation (ft and m) 9747 ft / 2971 m
IATA Code IMK
ICAO Code VNST
Managing Company or Airport Authority CAAN
Management Contact Person 977 -87680137, 977 -87680137
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? No
Runway
Runway
Runway Dimensions 650 m x 20 m
Runway Orientation 10/28
Runway Surface Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) Surface
Runway Condition Good
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening Yes, security personnel Runway Lighting No
Refueling Capacity No Ground Handling Services Limited
Air Traffic Control Yes Fire Fighting Equipment Limited
Weather Information Yes, but limited Aircraft Parking Space Parking available for 3 small aircraft
Navigation Aids Yes Perimeter Fencing Yes, but not properly maintained
Windsock Yes
Fuel Services Charges
Not available at this airport
Page 1 Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
Link for further detail - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Simikot Airport
Link for list of ICAO and IATA Codes in Nepal
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