Small airport · Jiri, Nepal
Jiri Airport
Jiri Airport is a small airport serving Jiri, Nepal. Its IATA code is JIR. Its ICAO code is VNJI. Elevation 6,000 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Jiri, Nepal |
|---|---|
| IATA code | JIR |
| ICAO code | VNJI |
| Type | Small airport |
| Elevation | 6,000 ft |
| Coordinates | 27.6263° N, 86.2306° E |
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Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Jiri Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square · Nepal · 49.2 miles away
- Mount Everest · Nepal · 49.3 miles away
- Boudhanath · Nepal · 53.6 miles away
- Pashupatinath Temple · Nepal · 54.3 miles away
- Kathmandu Durbar Square · Nepal · 56.8 miles away
- Swayambhunath · Nepal · 57.9 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Jiri Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Sagarmatha National Park · Nepal · 33.7 miles away
- Qomolangma National Park · People's Republic of China · 47.8 miles away
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park · Nepal · 52.7 miles away
- Makalu Barun National Park · Nepal · 54.8 miles away
- Langtang National Park · Nepal · 56.1 miles away
- Chitwan National Park · Nepal · 116.5 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Jiri Airport?
Jiri Airport — its IATA code is JIR and its ICAO code is VNJI.
Where is Jiri Airport located?
Jiri Airport serves Jiri, Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.6263° N, 86.2306° E.
How high is Jiri Airport?
Jiri Airport sits at 6,000 feet above sea level.
Sources
Page last updated 13 November 2026.