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Simikot Airport

IATA IMKICAO VNST🇳🇵 Simikot
Coordinates
29.9711°N, 81.8189°E
Elevation
9,246 ft (2,818 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NP-P6
Time zone
Kathmandu(UTC+05:45)
Magnetic variation
1.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:00
Sunrise
05:27
Sunset
19:21
Civil dusk
19:48

About 13h 54m 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 Simikot Airport

Simikot Airport

Simikot Airport is a domestic airport located in Simikot serving Humla District, a district in Karnali Province in Nepal. It is the main tourist gateway on the Nepalese side to the Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. As road access in this area of Nepal is weak, the airport facilitates travel in the whole district of Humla.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NEPALGUNJ TWR BELOW135Class CControlledGNDFL460
KATHMANDU FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL460

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Nepal airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Simikot Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Simikot Airport?

The ICAO code for Simikot Airport is VNST, and its IATA code is IMK.

Where is Simikot Airport located?

Simikot Airport is small airport located in Simikot, Nepal, at an elevation of 9,246 ft (2,818 m).

What time zone is Simikot Airport in?

Simikot Airport is in the Asia/Kathmandu time zone (UTC+05:45).

What is the magnetic variation at Simikot Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Simikot Airport is approximately 1.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Simikot Airport?

The nearest airport to Simikot Airport is Bajura Airport (BJU), about 29.2 nm to the ssw, followed by Talcha Rara Mugu Airport and Bajhang Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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