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VNBW
Gautam Buddha International Airport · Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa)
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
358 ft / 109 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
10/28 · 9,843 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gautam Buddha International Airport (VNBW), located in Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Nepal. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 358 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 13,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Gautam Buddha International Airport
ICAO / IATA
VNBW / BWA
Municipality
Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa)
Country
Region
NP-P5 — Lumbini Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
358 ft
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Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,843 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 99° / 279°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 99° / 279°
RWY 10 (99°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (279°)
No ILS / Visual Only
TWR TWR
122.50 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026