KTM Airport Code, Tribhuvan International Airport
KTM is the IATA code for Tribhuvan International Airport, the main international gateway for Kathmandu, Nepal. Airlines and booking systems use KTM, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code VNKT. At 4390 ft (1338 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Kathmandu airport code?
The airport code for Tribhuvan International Airport is KTM. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code VNKT, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 345 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code VNKT begins with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia.
Where is KTM?
Tribhuvan International Airport serves Kathmandu, Nepal. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 27.70° N, 85.36° E. At 4390 ft (1338 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at KTM
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,991 ft (3.35 km), designated 02/20.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Kathmandu?
The IATA airport code for Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu is KTM. Its ICAO code is VNKT.
What is the 3-letter code for Kathmandu?
The 3-letter IATA code for Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu is KTM.
What airport is KTM?
KTM is Tribhuvan International Airport, located in Kathmandu, Nepal.
What country is KTM in?
KTM (Tribhuvan International Airport) is in Nepal.
Where is KTM airport located?
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is in Kathmandu, Nepal, at coordinates 27.6966, 85.3591.
What is the ICAO code for Tribhuvan International Airport?
The ICAO code for Tribhuvan International Airport is VNKT. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KTM.
What is the difference between KTM and VNKT?
KTM is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. VNKT is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Tribhuvan International Airport.
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