Airport code
JKR — Janakpur Airport
JKR is the IATA code for Janakpur Airport, an airport serving Janakpur, Nepal. Its ICAO code is VNJP, and it operates in the Asia/Katmandu time zone (UTC+5:45). The airport sits at 26.7088, 85.9224 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 256 ft (78 m).
Overview
About Janakpur Airport
Janakpur Airport is an airport serving Janakpur, a city in Mithila region of Nepal and the administrative headquarters of the Dhanusa District in Madhesh Province in Nepal.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | JKR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VNJP |
| Airport name | Janakpur Airport |
| City | Janakpur |
| Country | Nepal |
| Time zone | Asia/Katmandu (UTC+5:45) |
| Latitude | 26.7088 |
| Longitude | 85.9224 |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 3,300 ft (1,006 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Janakpur Airport?
The IATA code for Janakpur Airport is JKR.
What is the ICAO code for Janakpur Airport?
The ICAO code for Janakpur Airport is VNJP.
Where is JKR airport located?
Janakpur Airport (JKR) is located in Janakpur, Nepal.
What time zone is JKR in?
Janakpur Airport operates in the Asia/Katmandu time zone, which is UTC+5:45.
What is the nearest airport to JKR?
The nearest airport to Janakpur Airport (JKR) is Simara Airport (SIF) in Simara, about 106 km away.
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