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Biratnagar Airport

Biratnagar, Nepal

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Biratnagar Airport

Biratnagar, Nepal
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Eastern Nepal's primary gateway serving the Terai region.

Location
Biratnagar, Nepal
Biratnagar Airport (IATA: BIR, ICAO: VNVT) is a domestic airport located in Biratnagar, the second-largest city in Nepal, situated in the southeastern Terai plains near the Indian border. It serves as an important air link for the Koshi Province and surrounding region, connecting passengers to Kathmandu and other domestic destinations. The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and primarily handles domestic traffic, though its proximity to the Indian border gives it some regional significance. It serves a catchment area that includes one of Nepal's major industrial and commercial cities. Biratnagar Airport has undergone various infrastructure improvement discussions over the years, and there have been plans to expand its capacity and upgrade facilities to better serve the growing population of eastern Nepal.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling domestic passengers with basic facilities.
Getting to & from
Taxis and local buses are the main ground transport options connecting the airport to Biratnagar city center, located a few kilometers away.
Airlines here
Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines are the primary carriers operating scheduled domestic services from Biratnagar Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Biratnagar is the second-largest city in Nepal and a major industrial hub.
  • ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes, with Kathmandu being the most frequented destination.
  • ›It is operated and managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
  • ›The airport is located in the Terai lowlands, making it accessible year-round with fewer weather disruptions than mountain airports.
  • ›Expansion and upgrade proposals have been discussed to accommodate increasing passenger demand in eastern Nepal.
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Airlines serving this airport

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BIR → KTMYT · J41
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Biratnagar Airport is a domestic airport located in Biratnagar serving Morang District, Koshi Province, Nepal. Biratnagar Airport is the third busiest airport in Nepal after Kathmandu and Pokhara. There are plans to upgrade the airport to serve international flights very soon.

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