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Pokhara International Airport

IATA PHHICAO NP-0003🇳🇵 Pokhara
Coordinates
28.1838°N, 84.0147°E
Elevation
2,595 ft (791 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
NP-P4
Time zone
Kathmandu(UTC+05:45)
Magnetic variation
0.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:56
Sunrise
05:22
Sunset
19:09
Civil dusk
19:35

About 13h 47m 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 Pokhara International Airport

Pokhara International Airport

Pokhara International Airport is an international airport located at Chhinedanda in Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal. It is situated 3 km (1.9 mi) east of the old domestic airport, which it has largely replaced for regular commercial operations. The airport is Nepal's third international airport and officially began operations on 1 January 2023. While most domestic flights have been shifted to the new ariport, STOL operations to Jomsom still continue to be operated from the old airport. As of 2026, the airport primarily handles domestic flights, along with some chartered international flights, but has no regular scheduled international services despite earlier plans.

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

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 308,202 ft / 2,500 m148 ftConcreteLightedOpen

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
JANAKPURClass CControlledGND6000 ft GND
POKHARA CTRClass CControlledGND8000 ft GND
BHARATPUR CTRClass CControlledGND6000 ft GND
BIRATNAGAR CTRClass CControlledGND10500 ft GND
BHAIRAHAWA CTRClass CControlledGND10500 ft GND
SEMARA CTRClass CControlledGND7500 ft GND
NEPALGUNJ CTRClass CControlledGND9500 ft GND
KATHMANDU FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL460
KATHMANDU EAST 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 Pokhara International Airport.

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🇳🇵 More airports in Nepal📘 Flying in Nepal: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Pokhara International Airport?

Pokhara International Airport uses the IATA code PHH.

Where is Pokhara International Airport located?

Pokhara International Airport is large airport located in Pokhara, Nepal, at an elevation of 2,595 ft (791 m).

How many runways does Pokhara International Airport have?

Pokhara International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,202 ft / 2,500 m.

What time zone is Pokhara International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Pokhara International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pokhara International Airport is approximately 0.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pokhara International Airport?

The nearest airport to Pokhara International Airport is Pokhara Domestic Airport (PKR), about 2 nm to the wnw, followed by Baglung Airport and Palungtar Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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