Tribhuvan International Airport

VNKT / KTM

Kathmandu, NP

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:30Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
6kt
160°
7 km
Visibility
10,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,014
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

VNKT 141030Z 16006KT 100V190 7000 VCRA FEW015 FEW025CB SCT030 BKN100 24/22 Q1014 NOSIG CB TO SE S SW N NE AND E

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,390ft
FEW 1,500ft AGL
FEW 2,500ft AGL (CB)
SCT 3,000ft AGL
BKN 10,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,890ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,890ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,390ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,390ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
868 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,390 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,367 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,500 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
NKT
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
 10,007 ft 148 ft ASP 21°
↓ 4.5kt • ↔ 3.9kt
139° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Tribhuvan International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VNKT
IATA Code: KTM
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,390 ft MSL

Location

City: Kathmandu
Country: NP
Latitude: 27.696600°
Longitude: 85.359100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Tribhuvan International Airport

Tribhuvan International Airport (VNKT/KTM) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Kathmandu, NP. The facility operates at an elevation of 4,390 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (02/20) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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