Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Tribhuvan International Airport (ICAO: VNKT / IATA: KTM)
Location (City, Country)
Kathmandu, Nepal
Airport Type & Size
ā¢ Primary international airport of Nepal
ā¢ Single-runway operation at high elevation (1,338 m / 4,390 ft)
ā¢ Handles approx. 7ā8 million passengers/year
ā¢ Supports narrow-body and select wide-body aircraft (A330, B767)
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
ā¢ Unique high-altitude challenge with surrounding Himalayan terrain
ā¢ Critical gateway to tourism and trekking routes (e.g., Mount Everest)
ā¢ Mix of regional South Asian traffic and select long-haul routes
ā¢ Offers exotic atmosphere and operational limitations for realism
ā¢ Serves as a hub for Himalayan and Buddhist tourism
Major Airlines & Routes
ā¢ Home base for Nepal Airlines and Himalaya Airlines
ā¢ Frequent services by Air India, Qatar Airways, FlyDubai, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways
ā¢ Routes to: Delhi, Doha, Istanbul, Bangkok, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Guangzhou
Unique Features or Challenges
ā¢ Surrounded by mountains and difficult approach paths
ā¢ Only one international airport in Nepal (until new airports expand)
ā¢ Runway and apron often congested, requiring tight turnaround timing
ā¢ Variable weather and visibility issues in monsoon season
ā¢ Limited night operations, steep descent profiles
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Tribhuvan International Airport - Wikipedia
