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VNKT

Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

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)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 10,007 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Tribhuvan International Airport (VNKT), located in Kathmandu, 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 4,390 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Tribhuvan International Airport
ICAO / IATA
VNKT / KTM
Municipality
Kathmandu
Country
Region
NP-P3 — Bagmati Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
4,390 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,007 ft / 3,050 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 21.6° / 201.6°
RWY 02 (21.6°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: I-KTM | CRS: 22°
RWY 20 (201.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control 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

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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VEMZ
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026