Airport code
SIF — Simara Airport
SIF is the IATA code for Simara Airport, an airport serving Simara, Nepal. Its ICAO code is VNSI, and it operates in the Asia/Katmandu time zone (UTC+5:45). The airport sits at 27.1595, 84.9801 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 450 ft (137 m).
Overview
About Simara Airport
Simara Airport is a domestic airport located in Jitpur Simara serving Bara District, a district in Madhesh Province in Nepal. It also serves Birgunj, Nepal's fifth biggest city.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | SIF |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VNSI |
| Airport name | Simara Airport |
| City | Simara |
| Country | Nepal |
| Time zone | Asia/Katmandu (UTC+5:45) |
| Latitude | 27.1595 |
| Longitude | 84.9801 |
| Elevation | 450 ft (137 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 3,911 ft (1,192 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Simara Airport?
The IATA code for Simara Airport is SIF.
What is the ICAO code for Simara Airport?
The ICAO code for Simara Airport is VNSI.
Where is SIF airport located?
Simara Airport (SIF) is located in Simara, Nepal.
What time zone is SIF in?
Simara Airport operates in the Asia/Katmandu time zone, which is UTC+5:45.
What is the nearest airport to SIF?
The nearest airport to Simara Airport (SIF) is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, about 70 km away.
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