Large airport · Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Nepal
Gautam Buddha International Airport
In May 2022, it became Nepal's second international airport, after previously only handling domestic services. Its IATA code is BWA. Its ICAO code is VNBW. It has 1 runway, longest 9,843 ft (ASP). Elevation 358 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Nepal |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BWA |
| ICAO code | VNBW |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,843 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 358 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 27.5046° N, 83.4104° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Gautam Buddha International Airport is known for
In May 2022, it became Nepal's second international airport, after previously only handling domestic services.
History
In May 2022, it became Nepal's second international airport, after previously only handling domestic services.
Official website: https://gbia.caanepal.gov.np/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Gautam Buddha International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Chitwan National Park · Nepal · 56.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Gautam Buddha International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Valmiki National Park · India · 56.1 miles away
- Chitwan National Park · Nepal · 56.6 miles away
- Parsa National Park · Nepal · 56.6 miles away
- Banke National Park · Nepal · 103.1 miles away
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park · Nepal · 122.8 miles away
- Shey Phoksundo National Park · Nepal · 132.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gautam Buddha International Airport?
In May 2022, it became Nepal's second international airport, after previously only handling domestic services.
What is the airport code for Gautam Buddha International Airport?
Gautam Buddha International Airport — its IATA code is BWA and its ICAO code is VNBW.
Where is Gautam Buddha International Airport located?
Gautam Buddha International Airport serves Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.5046° N, 83.4104° E.
What is the history of Gautam Buddha International Airport?
In May 2022, it became Nepal's second international airport, after previously only handling domestic services.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26593
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gautam_Buddha_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.