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Small airport

Rukum Chaurjahari Airport

IATA RUKICAO VNRK🇳🇵 Rukumkot
Coordinates
28.6270°N, 82.1940°E
Elevation
2,500 ft (762 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NP-P6
Time zone
Kathmandu(UTC+05:45)
Magnetic variation
0.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:02
Sunrise
05:29
Sunset
19:17
Civil dusk
19:43

About 13h 48m 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 Rukum Chaurjahari Airport

Rukum Chaurjahari Airport is a domestic airport located in Chaurjahari serving Western Rukum District, a district in Karnali Province in Nepal.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VNRK

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 211,969 ft / 600 mAspUnlitOpen

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 Rukum Chaurjahari Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rukum Chaurjahari Airport?

The ICAO code for Rukum Chaurjahari Airport is VNRK, and its IATA code is RUK.

Where is Rukum Chaurjahari Airport located?

Rukum Chaurjahari Airport is small airport located in Rukumkot, Nepal, at an elevation of 2,500 ft (762 m).

How many runways does Rukum Chaurjahari Airport have?

Rukum Chaurjahari Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,969 ft / 600 m.

What time zone is Rukum Chaurjahari Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Rukum Chaurjahari Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rukum Chaurjahari Airport is approximately 0.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rukum Chaurjahari Airport?

The nearest airport to Rukum Chaurjahari Airport is Rukum Salle Airport (VNSL), about 13.5 nm to the e, followed by Surkhet Airport and Tulsipur Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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