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Yongphulla Airport

IATA YONICAO VQTY🇧🇹 Yongphulla
Coordinates
27.2563°N, 91.5146°E
Elevation
9,000 ft (2,743 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
BT-41
Time zone
Thimphu(UTC+06:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:09
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
18:19
Civil dusk
18:42

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 Yongphulla Airport

Yongphulla Airport is one of four domestic airports in Bhutan. It is located near Trashigang.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

VQTY

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
12 / 304,154 ft / 1,266 m120 ftBitUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Yongphulla Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Yongphulla Airport?

The ICAO code for Yongphulla Airport is VQTY, and its IATA code is YON.

Where is Yongphulla Airport located?

Yongphulla Airport is small airport located in Yongphulla, Bhutan, at an elevation of 9,000 ft (2,743 m).

How many runways does Yongphulla Airport have?

Yongphulla Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,154 ft / 1,266 m.

What time zone is Yongphulla Airport in?

Yongphulla Airport is in the Asia/Thimphu time zone (UTC+06:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Yongphulla Airport?

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

What airports are near Yongphulla Airport?

The nearest airport to Yongphulla Airport is Bathpalathang Airport (BUT), about 44.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Gelephu Airport and Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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