Gelephu Airport

VQGP / GLU

Gelephu, BT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

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Current Weather

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VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
17 kt
180° G27 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
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Raw METAR

METAR VQPR 041100Z 18017G27KT 150V210 9999 FEW040 18/05 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 980 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,980 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QGP
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
4,921 ft 115 ft Asphalt 118°
5.8 kt 16.0 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Gelephu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VQGP
IATA Code: GLU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 980 ft MSL

Location

City: Gelephu
Country: BT
Latitude: 26.884560°
Longitude: 90.464120°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

About Gelephu Airport

Overview

Gelephu Airport serves the southern region of Bhutan, located in the Sarpang Dzongkhag near the border with India. As a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 980 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential air connectivity for the local community and surrounding areas.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 980 ft MSL indicates a moderate terrain environment typical of southern Bhutanese landscapes. Pilots should anticipate potential variations in temperature and humidity due to the region's subtropical climate, which can influence aircraft performance and approach conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (11/29) measuring 4,921 feet in length, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographical coordinates (26.884560, 90.464120) place it in a region characterized by diverse terrain transitioning from plains to mountainous landscapes.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29's orientation suggests potential wind variations that pilots should consider during approach and landing. The 4,921-foot runway length provides adequate space for most medium-sized aircraft, but precise performance calculations remain critical based on specific aircraft characteristics and ambient conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.