Medium airport · Taplejung, Nepal
Taplejung Airport
Taplejung Airport is a medium airport serving Taplejung, Nepal. Its IATA code is TPJ. Its ICAO code is VNTJ. It has 1 runway, longest 2,313 ft. Elevation 7,990 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Taplejung, Nepal |
|---|---|
| IATA code | TPJ |
| ICAO code | VNTJ |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 2,313 ft |
| Elevation | 7,990 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 27.3509° N, 87.6953° 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 Taplejung Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Mount Everest · Nepal · 64.5 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Taplejung Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Singalila National Park · India · 28.0 miles away
- Khangchendzonga National Park · India · 43.3 miles away
- Makalu Barun National Park · Nepal · 45.3 miles away
- Neora Valley National Park · India · 64.9 miles away
- Sagarmatha National Park · Nepal · 71.8 miles away
- Qomolangma National Park · People's Republic of China · 75.3 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Taplejung Airport?
Taplejung Airport — its IATA code is TPJ and its ICAO code is VNTJ.
Where is Taplejung Airport located?
Taplejung Airport serves Taplejung, Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.3509° N, 87.6953° E.
How high is Taplejung Airport?
Taplejung Airport sits at 7,990 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#308293
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taplejung_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.