Flight Simulator Flights at VNPR Pokhara Intl

Pokhara International, in Nepal's Gandaki Pradesh, sits at an elevation of 2,638 feet and offers a single hard-surfaced runway aligned 12/30, both ends over 7,800 feet long and fully lit. It serves the city of Pokhara, gateway to the Annapurna range, though no instrument landing system is available for arrivals.

Overview

Pokhara International is the airport serving the city of Pokhara in Nepal's Gandaki Pradesh, a region prized by visitors for its proximity to the Annapurna massif. For a visiting sim pilot the field is notable chiefly for its high elevation and long, well-lit hard runway set against a mountainous backdrop.

Airspace & Location

The airport lies at coordinates 28.1838 N, 84.0149 E, at a field elevation of 2,638 feet, placing it firmly within the mountainous terrain of Gandaki Pradesh in central Nepal.

Runways

Pokhara International has a single physical runway, 12/30, surfaced in hard material and lit along its full length. The 12 threshold offers 7,840 feet of usable length, while the reciprocal 30 threshold offers 7,828 feet. There is no ILS installed on the runway.