Airport code
KEP — Nepalgunj Airport
KEP is the IATA code for Nepalgunj Airport, an airport serving Nepalgunj, Nepal. Its ICAO code is VNNG, and it operates in the Asia/Katmandu time zone (UTC+5:45). The airport sits at 28.1036, 81.6670 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 540 ft (165 m).
Overview
About Nepalgunj Airport
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.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KEP |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VNNG |
| Airport name | Nepalgunj Airport |
| City | Nepalgunj |
| Country | Nepal |
| Time zone | Asia/Katmandu (UTC+5:45) |
| Latitude | 28.1036 |
| Longitude | 81.6670 |
| Elevation | 540 ft (165 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,935 ft (1,504 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Nepalgunj Airport?
The IATA code for Nepalgunj Airport is KEP.
What is the ICAO code for Nepalgunj Airport?
The ICAO code for Nepalgunj Airport is VNNG.
Where is KEP airport located?
Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) is located in Nepalgunj, Nepal.
What time zone is KEP in?
Nepalgunj Airport operates in the Asia/Katmandu time zone, which is UTC+5:45.
What is the nearest airport to KEP?
The nearest airport to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) is Surkhet Airport (SKH) in Surkhet, about 54 km away.
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