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VNKT

KTM

Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
4,390 ft / 1,338 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (KATHMANDU TWR)
Runway Summary
02/2010,007 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Tribhuvan International Airport (VNKT), Nepal. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 4,390 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 13,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Tribhuvan International Airport
ICAO / IATA
VNKT / KTM
Municipality
Kathmandu
Country
Region
NP-P3
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 10,007 ft / 3,050 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 21.6° / 201.6°
RWY 02
109.50 MHz
ID: I-KTM | CRS: 22°
RWY 20
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

APP KATHMANDU APP
120.60 MHz
ATIS KATHMANDU ATIS
127.00 MHz
GND KATHMANDU GND
121.90 MHz
RDO KATHMANDU RDO
292.30 MHz
TWR KATHMANDU TWR
118.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

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VNPK
Pokhara Airport
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CN-0236
Rikaze Dingri Airport
173 km
VEMZ
Muzaffarpur Airport
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Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified