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Nepalgunj Airport

Nepalgunj, Nepal

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Nepalgunj Airport

Nepalgunj, Nepal
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Western Nepal's key gateway linking remote mountain communities.

Location
Nepalgunj, Nepal
Nepalgunj Airport (IATA: KEP, ICAO: VNNG) is a domestic airport serving Nepalgunj, a major city in the Banke District of western Nepal near the Indian border. It functions as an important hub for air connectivity in the mid-western region, providing access to remote areas of Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces that are otherwise difficult to reach by road. The airport handles both scheduled domestic flights and serves as a staging point for mountain and humanitarian flights into some of Nepal's most isolated districts. Airlines operating here connect Nepalgunj to Kathmandu and to numerous smaller airstrips throughout western Nepal, making it a critical lifeline for local communities and trekkers. Nepalgunj Airport is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). Its strategic location near the Nepal-India border also gives it some regional significance, and the airport has seen periodic infrastructure improvements to handle growing passenger traffic.
Terminals
The airport has a single, modest passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 6 kilometres from Nepalgunj city centre, accessible primarily by taxi and local vehicles.
Airlines here
Nepal Airlines and Tara Air are among the primary carriers operating scheduled services from Nepalgunj, connecting it to Kathmandu and remote western Nepal destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Serves as a hub for STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) flights to remote mountain airstrips in western Nepal.
  • ›Located close to the Nepal-India border, giving it regional cross-border significance.
  • ›Operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
  • ›Critical for humanitarian and relief operations in the mid-western and far-western regions of Nepal.
  • ›Elevation is approximately 540 feet (165 metres) above sea level.
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Gateway to Nepal's mid-western plains and remote Himalayan districts

Nepalgunj Airport (IATA: KEP) serves as a critical hub in Nepal's mid-western Terai region, connecting the border city of Nepalgunj with Kathmandu and remote mountain districts. Operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, it functions as a key transit point for flights heading to isolated airstrips in Humla, Jumla, and Dolpa. Its strategic location near the Indian border gives it added commercial and logistical importance for the region.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal handling both domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available outside the terminal for city transfers
  • Auto-rickshaws serving the town center and nearby areas
  • Private vehicle hire arranged through local operators
  • Bus services connecting Nepalgunj to regional towns
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Sneha Nepalgunj
  • Hotel Batika
  • Hotel Siddhartha
  • Hotel Sweet Dream
Dining

Food options inside the terminal are limited to a small snack counter offering tea, biscuits, and light refreshments. The city of Nepalgunj offers a wider variety of Nepali and Indian cuisine at local restaurants and dhabas within a short taxi ride. Travellers are advised to carry snacks for onward flights to remote mountain destinations where services are minimal.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your onward mountain-sector flight the day before, as schedules depend heavily on weather conditions.
  • Carry sufficient cash as ATM availability near the airport is limited and card acceptance is sparse.
  • Arrive early during peak trekking season as the terminal can become congested with cargo and passengers bound for remote districts.
  • The airport is located close to the Indian border, so carry valid identification documents at all times.
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Nepalgunj Airport is a domestic airport serving Nepalgunj, in Banke District, a district in Lumbini Province in Nepal. There are plans by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal to promote the airport to an international airport and establishing immigration, customs and quarantine facilities.

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