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VQGP

Gelephu Airport · Gelephu

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
980 ft / 299 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 4,921 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gelephu Airport (VQGP), located in Gelephu, Bhutan. 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 980 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 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Gelephu Airport
ICAO / IATA
VQGP / GLU
Municipality
Gelephu
Country
Region
BT-31 — Sarpang District
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
980 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,921 ft / 1,500 m
Runway Width: 115 ft / 35 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 118.25° / 298.25°
RWY 11 (118.25°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (298.25°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

VEHX
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111 km / 60 nm
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Paro International Airport
118 km / 64 nm
VEGTILS
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VGSD
Saidpur Airport
199 km / 108 nm
VEBI
Shillong Airport
200 km / 108 nm

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