Medium airport · Lukla, Nepal
Tenzing-Hillary Airport
Tenzing-Hillary Airport is a medium airport serving Lukla, Nepal. Its IATA code is LUA. Its ICAO code is VNLK. It has 1 runway, longest 1,729 ft (asphalt). Elevation 9,380 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Lukla, Nepal |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LUA |
| ICAO code | VNLK |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 1,729 ft (asphalt) |
| Elevation | 9,380 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 27.6868° N, 86.7295° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: https://lukla.caanepal.gov.np/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Tenzing-Hillary Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Mount Everest · Nepal · 24.0 miles away
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square · Nepal · 79.6 miles away
- Boudhanath · Nepal · 83.7 miles away
- Pashupatinath Temple · Nepal · 84.5 miles away
- Kathmandu Durbar Square · Nepal · 87.1 miles away
- Swayambhunath · Nepal · 88.1 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Tenzing-Hillary Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Sagarmatha National Park · Nepal · 14.3 miles away
- Makalu Barun National Park · Nepal · 24.0 miles away
- Qomolangma National Park · People's Republic of China · 28.9 miles away
- Langtang National Park · Nepal · 79.3 miles away
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park · Nepal · 82.3 miles away
- Singalila National Park · India · 91.0 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Tenzing-Hillary Airport?
Tenzing-Hillary Airport — its IATA code is LUA and its ICAO code is VNLK.
Where is Tenzing-Hillary Airport located?
Tenzing-Hillary Airport serves Lukla, Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.6868° N, 86.7295° E.
How high is Tenzing-Hillary Airport?
Tenzing-Hillary Airport sits at 9,380 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#28150
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenzing-Hillary_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.