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Small airport

Ramechhap Airport

IATA RHPICAO VNRC🇳🇵 Ramechhap
Coordinates
27.3940°N, 86.0614°E
Elevation
1,555 ft (474 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NP-P3
Time zone
Kathmandu(UTC+05:45)
Magnetic variation
0.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:15
Sunrise
05:39
Sunset
18:27
Civil dusk
18:50

About 12h 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 Ramechhap Airport

Ramechhap Airport is a domestic airport serving the municipality of Manthali, the district headquarters of Ramechhap District located in the Tamakoshi River valley in Bagmati Province in Nepal. As of October 2022, most flights to Lukla Airport are operated from Ramechhap Airport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VNRC
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NOTAMs

VNRC

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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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(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 Ramechhap Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ramechhap Airport?

The ICAO code for Ramechhap Airport is VNRC, and its IATA code is RHP.

Where is Ramechhap Airport located?

Ramechhap Airport is small airport located in Ramechhap, Nepal, at an elevation of 1,555 ft (474 m).

What time zone is Ramechhap Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ramechhap Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ramechhap 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 Ramechhap Airport?

The nearest airport to Ramechhap Airport is Jiri Airport (JIR), about 16.6 nm to the nne, followed by Rumjatar Airport and Phaplu Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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