Airport code
KTM — Tribhuvan International Airport
KTM is the IATA code for Tribhuvan International Airport, an airport serving Kathmandu, Nepal. Its ICAO code is VNKT, and it operates in the Asia/Katmandu time zone (UTC+5:45). The airport sits at 27.6966, 85.3591 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 4390 ft (1338 m).
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About Tribhuvan International Airport
Tribhuvan International Airport is an international airport located in Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal. It has a tabletop runway, a domestic terminal and an international terminal. As the country's main international airport, it connects Nepal to over 40 destinations in 17 countries.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KTM |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VNKT |
| Airport name | Tribhuvan International Airport |
| City | Kathmandu |
| Country | Nepal |
| Time zone | Asia/Katmandu (UTC+5:45) |
| Latitude | 27.6966 |
| Longitude | 85.3591 |
| Elevation | 4390 ft (1338 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,991 ft (3,350 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Tribhuvan International Airport?
The IATA code for Tribhuvan International Airport is KTM.
What is the ICAO code for Tribhuvan International Airport?
The ICAO code for Tribhuvan International Airport is VNKT.
Where is KTM airport located?
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
What time zone is KTM in?
Tribhuvan International Airport operates in the Asia/Katmandu time zone, which is UTC+5:45.
What is the nearest airport to KTM?
The nearest airport to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is Simara Airport (SIF) in Simara, about 70 km away.
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