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Medium airport

Gelephu Airport

IATA GLUICAO VQGP🇧🇹 Gelephu
Coordinates
26.8846°N, 90.4641°E
Elevation
980 ft (299 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
BT-31
Time zone
Thimphu(UTC+06:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:48
Sunrise
05:14
Sunset
18:55
Civil dusk
19:21

About 13h 41m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Gelephu Airport

Gelephu Airport is located in Samtenling Gewog, about three kilometres (1.9 mi) from Gelephu in Sarpang District, Bhutan. The airport has been constructed on an area spanning over 500 acres (200 ha) and came into regular use in late 2017. It is one of only four airports in Bhutan.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VQGP

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 294,921 ft / 1,500 m115 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gelephu Airport?

The ICAO code for Gelephu Airport is VQGP, and its IATA code is GLU.

Where is Gelephu Airport located?

Gelephu Airport is medium airport located in Gelephu, Bhutan, at an elevation of 980 ft (299 m).

How many runways does Gelephu Airport have?

Gelephu Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,921 ft / 1,500 m.

What time zone is Gelephu Airport in?

Gelephu Airport is in the Asia/Thimphu time zone (UTC+06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gelephu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gelephu Airport is approximately 0.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gelephu Airport?

The nearest airport to Gelephu Airport is Bathpalathang Airport (BUT), about 43.4 nm to the nne, followed by Rupsi Airport and Hashimara Air Force Station.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Gelephu Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.