Phaplu Airport

IATA PPLICAO VNPLSmall airfield

Phaplu Airport is a small airfield near Phaplu in Koshi Province, Nepal. It is listed as IATA PPL and ICAO VNPL. The airport is located at 27.5178° / 86.5850° at an elevation of 2,413 m (7,918 ft). There are 2 runways, the longest measuring 671 m. The nearest airport is Kangel Danda Airport, 13 km (8 mi) away. No scheduled service is recorded for this airfield.

Symbolic aviation imagery (AI-generated) – not a photo of this specific airport.

Map detail of Phaplu Airport with runways — Close-up with runways

World map showing the position of Phaplu Airport — Overview map

Data

Data
IATA code	`PPL`
ICAO code	`VNPL`
Identifier	`VNPL`
Type	Small airfield
City	Phaplu
Region	Koshi Province
Country	Nepal
Coordinates	27.51775, 86.58502
Coordinates (deg/min/sec)	27° 31′ 03.91″ N 86° 35′ 06.07″ E
Elevation	2,413 m (7,918 ft)
Scheduled service	no

Travel gear that fits

Automatically selected recommendations for a trip to Phaplu Airport – based on climate, location and airport type.

Polarised sunglasses
Strong glare from sun, sand or snow – polarised lenses help.
View on Amazon
Travel adapter D/M
The destination uses socket types D/M at 230 V – the right adapter keeps everything charged.
View on Amazon
Travel guide Nepal
Background on the country and its people around Nepal – for after you land.
View on Amazon
Hiking shoes
Mountainous surroundings near the airport – solid footwear pays off.
View on Amazon
Spotting binoculars
Identify registrations and types from the fence – bright and handy.
View on Amazon
Gloves and beanie
For destinations with harsh winters – warm yet light in your bag.
View on Amazon