Airport code
TPJ — Taplejung Airport
TPJ is the IATA code for Taplejung Airport, an airport serving Taplejung, Nepal. Its ICAO code is VNTJ, and it operates in the Asia/Katmandu time zone (UTC+5:45). The airport sits at 27.3509, 87.6953 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 7990 ft (2435 m).
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About Taplejung Airport
Taplejung Airport, also known as Suketar Airport, is a domestic airport located in Phungling serving Taplejung District, a district in Koshi Province in Nepal. It is the main tourist gateway on the Kangchenjunga mountainous area and Pathibhara Devi Temple.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | TPJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VNTJ |
| Airport name | Taplejung Airport |
| City | Taplejung |
| Country | Nepal |
| Time zone | Asia/Katmandu (UTC+5:45) |
| Latitude | 27.3509 |
| Longitude | 87.6953 |
| Elevation | 7990 ft (2435 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 2,313 ft (705 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Taplejung Airport?
The IATA code for Taplejung Airport is TPJ.
What is the ICAO code for Taplejung Airport?
The ICAO code for Taplejung Airport is VNTJ.
Where is TPJ airport located?
Taplejung Airport (TPJ) is located in Taplejung, Nepal.
What time zone is TPJ in?
Taplejung Airport operates in the Asia/Katmandu time zone, which is UTC+5:45.
What is the nearest airport to TPJ?
The nearest airport to Taplejung Airport (TPJ) is Tumling Tar Airport (TMI) in Tumling Tar, about 50 km away.
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