LUA Airport Code, Tenzing-Hillary Airport
LUA is the IATA airport code for Tenzing-Hillary Airport, a regional airport serving Lukla, Nepal. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, VNLK.
What airport is LUA?
LUA is the IATA airport code for Tenzing-Hillary Airport, in Lukla, Nepal. The same airport has the ICAO code VNLK.
Its ICAO code VNLK begins with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia.
| IATA airport code | LUA |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | VNLK |
| Airport | Tenzing-Hillary Airport |
| City | Lukla |
| Country | Nepal |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is LUA airport located?
Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA) is in Lukla, Nepal, at coordinates 27.68677, 86.72948.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 27.69° N, 86.73° E. At 9380 ft (2859 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at LUA
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 1,729 ft (0.53 km), designated 06/24.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Tenzing-Hillary Airport?
The IATA code for Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla is LUA. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Lukla?
The 3-letter IATA code for Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla is LUA.
What is the ICAO code for Tenzing-Hillary Airport?
The ICAO code for Tenzing-Hillary Airport is VNLK. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code LUA.
What is the difference between LUA and VNLK?
LUA is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. VNLK is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Tenzing-Hillary Airport.
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