Large airport · Kathmandu, Nepal
Tribhuvan International Airport
Tribhuvan International Airport is a large airport serving Kathmandu, Nepal. Its IATA code is KTM. Its ICAO code is VNKT. It has 1 runway, longest 10,991 ft (ASP). Elevation 4,390 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KTM |
| ICAO code | VNKT |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 10,991 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 4,390 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 27.6966° N, 85.3591° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: https://www.tiairport.com.np/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Tribhuvan International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Pashupatinath Temple · Nepal · 1.1 miles away
- Boudhanath · Nepal · 1.7 miles away
- Kathmandu Durbar Square · Nepal · 3.3 miles away
- Swayambhunath · Nepal · 4.4 miles away
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square · Nepal · 4.6 miles away
- Chitwan National Park · Nepal · 64.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Tribhuvan International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park · Nepal · 7.1 miles away
- Langtang National Park · Nepal · 35.0 miles away
- Chitwan National Park · Nepal · 64.3 miles away
- Parsa National Park · Nepal · 64.8 miles away
- Sagarmatha National Park · Nepal · 82.6 miles away
- Valmiki National Park · India · 84.5 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 Tribhuvan International Airport?
Tribhuvan International Airport — its IATA code is KTM and its ICAO code is VNKT.
Where is Tribhuvan International Airport located?
Tribhuvan International Airport serves Kathmandu, Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.6966° N, 85.3591° E.
How high is Tribhuvan International Airport?
Tribhuvan International Airport sits at 4,390 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26596
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribhuvan_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.



