Small airport · Gorkha, Nepal
Palungtar Airport
Palungtar Airport is a small airport serving Gorkha, Nepal. Its IATA code is GKH. Its ICAO code is VNGK. Elevation 1,500 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Gorkha, Nepal |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GKH |
| ICAO code | VNGK |
| Type | Small airport |
| Elevation | 1,500 ft |
| Coordinates | 28.0385° N, 84.4664° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Palungtar Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Chitwan National Park · Nepal · 38.1 miles away
- Swayambhunath · Nepal · 55.0 miles away
- Kathmandu Durbar Square · Nepal · 56.3 miles away
- Pashupatinath Temple · Nepal · 58.5 miles away
- Boudhanath · Nepal · 58.9 miles away
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square · Nepal · 64.0 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Palungtar Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Chitwan National Park · Nepal · 38.1 miles away
- Parsa National Park · Nepal · 40.3 miles away
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park · Nepal · 58.8 miles away
- Langtang National Park · Nepal · 66.9 miles away
- Valmiki National Park · India · 69.5 miles away
- Shey Phoksundo National Park · Nepal · 134.0 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
More airports in Nepal
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Palungtar Airport?
Palungtar Airport — its IATA code is GKH and its ICAO code is VNGK.
Where is Palungtar Airport located?
Palungtar Airport serves Gorkha, Nepal. Its coordinates are 28.0385° N, 84.4664° E.
How high is Palungtar Airport?
Palungtar Airport sits at 1,500 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#31532
- https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C3%A9roport_de_Palungtar
Page last updated 13 November 2026.