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Manang Airport

Ngawal, Nepal

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Manang Airport

Ngawal, Nepal
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Remote high-altitude airstrip serving Nepal's Manang district.

Location
Ngawal, Nepal
Manang Airport (IATA: NGX, ICAO: VNMA) is a small domestic airport located near the village of Ngawal in the Manang district of Gandaki Province, Nepal. Situated at an elevation of approximately 11,000 feet (3,352 meters) above sea level, it serves as a critical air link for the remote Manang Valley in the Annapurna region. The airport features a short unpaved runway and operates under highly challenging conditions due to its extreme altitude, surrounding mountainous terrain, and unpredictable Himalayan weather. Flights are infrequent and heavily weather-dependent, often suspended for extended periods. Manang Airport primarily supports local communities, trekkers, and mountaineers exploring the Annapurna Circuit. It is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and sees very limited scheduled commercial traffic.
Terminals
The airport has no formal terminal building; passenger facilities are extremely basic and minimal.
Getting to & from
Ground access is limited to rugged mountain roads and trekking trails connecting Ngawal to the broader Manang Valley and the Annapurna Circuit route.
Airlines here
Tara Air and similar small Nepali carriers have historically operated occasional flights to Manang, though services are irregular.
Notable facts
  • ›Elevation of approximately 11,000 feet (3,352 m) makes it one of the higher-altitude airstrips in Nepal.
  • ›The runway is short and unpaved, restricting operations to small STOL aircraft.
  • ›Flights are highly weather-dependent and frequently cancelled due to Himalayan conditions.
  • ›The airport serves as a critical lifeline for remote communities in the Manang district.
  • ›Located near the popular Annapurna Circuit trekking route.
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A remote Himalayan airstrip perched above the clouds in Nepal

Manang Airport, designated by IATA code NGX, sits at an elevation of approximately 11,000 feet in the Manang district of Nepal's Gandaki Province, making it one of the highest and most remote airstrips in the world. Serving the village of Ngawal near the Annapurna Circuit, it was built primarily to support trekking access and emergency evacuations in a region otherwise reachable only on foot. The airport sees extremely limited and intermittent scheduled operations, dependent almost entirely on weather and aircraft availability.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A basic single-room facility with minimal infrastructure, serving occasional light aircraft and helicopter operations.
Ground Transport
  • Hired jeep or 4WD vehicle to Manang village
  • Trekking on foot along the Annapurna Circuit trail
  • Helicopter charter for onward or return travel
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Yak, Manang
  • Tilicho Hotel, Manang
  • Gangapurna Guest House, Manang
  • Marsyangdi Hotel, Manang
Dining

There are no dining facilities at the airstrip itself. The nearby village of Manang and Ngawal offer small teahouses and lodges serving traditional Nepali dal bhat, noodle soups, and basic trekker fare. Food options are simple, locally sourced, and best enjoyed as part of the broader Annapurna Circuit trekking experience.

Traveller Tips
  • Flights operate only in clear weather; always have contingency plans including trekking out if flights are cancelled.
  • Acclimatize properly before arriving — the altitude exceeds 11,000 feet and altitude sickness is a real risk.
  • Carry sufficient cash as there are no ATMs in the immediate area around the airstrip.
  • Helicopter evacuation services are available for emergencies; ensure your travel insurance covers high-altitude rescue.

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Manang Airport
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Manang Airport is a domestic airport located in Manang serving Manang District, a district in Gandaki Province in Nepal. Situated at an elevation of 11,000 feet (3,353 m) above mean sea level, it is one of the highest airports in the world and the highest one in Nepal.

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