Small airport · Ngawal, Nepal
Manang Airport
Situated at an elevation of 11,000 feet (3,353 m) above mean sea level, it is one of the highest airports in the world and the highest one in Nepal. Its IATA code is NGX. Its ICAO code is VNMA. It has 1 runway, longest 2,133 ft (ASP). Elevation 11,001 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Ngawal, Nepal |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NGX |
| ICAO code | VNMA |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 2,133 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 11,001 ft |
| Coordinates | 28.6414° N, 84.0892° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Manang Airport is known for
Situated at an elevation of 11,000 feet (3,353 m) above mean sea level, it is one of the highest airports in the world and the highest one in Nepal.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Manang Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Chitwan National Park · Nepal · 80.3 miles away
- Swayambhunath · Nepal · 97.2 miles away
- Kathmandu Durbar Square · Nepal · 98.4 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Manang Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Chitwan National Park · Nepal · 80.3 miles away
- Parsa National Park · Nepal · 82.5 miles away
- Shey Phoksundo National Park · Nepal · 90.0 miles away
- Langtang National Park · Nepal · 94.7 miles away
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park · Nepal · 98.4 miles away
- Valmiki National Park · India · 109.0 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Manang Airport?
Situated at an elevation of 11,000 feet (3,353 m) above mean sea level, it is one of the highest airports in the world and the highest one in Nepal.
What is the airport code for Manang Airport?
Manang Airport — its IATA code is NGX and its ICAO code is VNMA.
Where is Manang Airport located?
Manang Airport serves Ngawal, Nepal. Its coordinates are 28.6414° N, 84.0892° E.
How high is Manang Airport?
Manang Airport sits at 11,001 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#30106
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manang_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.