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VNPL
Phaplu Airport · Phaplu
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
7,918 ft / 2,413 m
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Phaplu Airport (VNPL), located in Phaplu, Nepal. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 7,918 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
Phaplu Airport
ICAO / IATA
VNPL / PPL
Municipality
Phaplu
Country
Region
NP-P1 — Koshi Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
13,000 ft
Elevation
7,918 ft
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Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,201 ft / 671 m
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: Asphalt
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Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: Asphalt
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RWY 02
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway H1 /
UNLIT
Runway Length: 0 ft / —
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: —° / —°
RWY H1
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026