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Small airport

Jiri Airport

IATA JIRICAO VNJI🇳🇵 Jiri
Coordinates
27.6263°N, 86.2306°E
Elevation
6,000 ft (1,829 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NP-P3
Time zone
Kathmandu(UTC+05:45)
Magnetic variation
0.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:48
Sunrise
05:14
Sunset
18:59
Civil dusk
19:25

About 13h 45m 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 Jiri Airport

Jiri Airport is a small airport in Jiri, Nepal (ICAO VNJI, IATA JIR). It sits at an elevation of 6,000 ft (1,829 m). It observes Asia/Kathmandu local time. The nearest airport is Ramechhap Airport (RHP), about 16.6 nm to the ssw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

VNJI

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KATHMANDU RADARClass CControlled7500 ft GNDFL200
KATHMANDU CONTROLClass CControlledFL210FL460
KATHMANDU EAST FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL460
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 Jiri Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Jiri Airport?

The ICAO code for Jiri Airport is VNJI, and its IATA code is JIR.

Where is Jiri Airport located?

Jiri Airport is small airport located in Jiri, Nepal, at an elevation of 6,000 ft (1,829 m).

What time zone is Jiri Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Jiri Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Jiri Airport is approximately 0.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Jiri Airport?

The nearest airport to Jiri Airport is Ramechhap Airport (RHP), about 16.6 nm to the ssw, followed by Phaplu Airport and Kangel Danda Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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