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Simara Airport

IATA SIFICAO VNSI🇳🇵 Simara
Coordinates
27.1598°N, 84.9800°E
Elevation
450 ft (137 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
NP-P2
Time zone
Kathmandu(UTC+05:45)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:20
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
18:30
Civil dusk
18:53

About 12h 46m 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 Simara Airport

Simara Airport

Simara Airport is a domestic airport located in Jitpur Simara serving Bara District, a district in Madhesh Province in Nepal. It also serves Birgunj, Nepal's fifth biggest city.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

VNSI

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 193,911 ft / 1,192 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(2)

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 Simara Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Simara Airport?

The ICAO code for Simara Airport is VNSI, and its IATA code is SIF.

Where is Simara Airport located?

Simara Airport is small airport located in Simara, Nepal, at an elevation of 450 ft (137 m).

How many runways does Simara Airport have?

Simara Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,911 ft / 1,192 m.

What time zone is Simara Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Simara Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Simara Airport is approximately 0.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Simara Airport?

The nearest airport to Simara Airport is Raxaul Airport (VERL), about 14 nm to the sw, followed by Tribhuvan International Airport and Bharatpur Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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