VNKT KTM Kathmandu Ground Handling
We are having a dedicated professional flight support team having local knowledge and expertise to reduce the inconveniences of international travel.
We Can Provide Below Ground Handling Services :
- 1 - Passenger Flights - Part 91 & Part 135
- 2 - Ambulance Flights
- 3 - Fuel Stop Flights
- 4 - Ferry Delivery Flights
- 5 - Humanitarian Relief Flights
- 6 - Cargo Charter Flights
- 7 - Helicopter Flights
- 8 - Airline Diversion Management
Aerodrome Geographical and Administrative Data
- IATA Airport Code : KTM
- ICAO Airport Code : VNKT
- Airport Type : Civil
- Airport Hours : Su-Th 1000-1700L S, 1000-1600L W, F 1000-1500L
- Control Tower : 0045-2115Z
- Latitude : N27-41.8
- Longitude : E085-21.5
- Elevation : 4390ft
- Customs : 24 Hours
- Immigration : 24 Hours
- Time : UTC+5.75
- Operating Hours : Su-Th 1000-1700L S, 1000-1600L W, F 1000-1500L
- Runway : 20/02 10007 x 151 ft
Airport Communications
- Kathmandu ATIS: 127.000 Mhz
- Kathmandu Ground: 121.900 Mhz
- Control Tower : 118.100 Mhz
VNKT/KTM Landing Permit Requirements
- Nepal all international airports landing permits are valid for " 24 Hours "
- Landing Permit and Airport Parking Slot are mandatory to operate a flight.
Technical Flight Requirements ( Fuel Stop Only )
- Complete Flight Schedule
- Entry / Exit & ATS Routing
- Crew Details Plus [ Passport Copies ]
- Aircraft Documents [ AOC, COA, COI, COR, CON ] Private Aircraft No AOC required.
- Air Operating Certificate ( AOC )
- Certificate of Airworthiness ( COA )
- Certificate of Insurance ( COI )
- Certificate of Registration ( COR )
- Noise Certificate ( CON )
- Radio License
- Certificates Not Less Than US $ 60 Million - Simulator Certificate of pic for Kathmandu SID/SIA & Maps
- English Language Proficiency Certificate of Pic
- If Pax flight - Pax Manifest Required
- If Cargo flight - Cargo Details + Consignee / Consignor Details Required
Passenger Flight Requirements ( Arrival / Departure or Both Side Passenger )
- Complete Flight Schedule
- Entry / Exit & ATS Routing
- Crew Details Plus [ Passport Copies ]
- Aircraft Documents [ AOC, COA, COI, COR, CON ] Private Aircraft No AOC required.
- Air Operating Certificate ( AOC )
- Certificate of Airworthiness ( COA )
- Certificate of Insurance ( COI )
- Certificate of Registration ( COR )
- Noise Certificate ( CON )
- Radio License
- Certificates Not Less Than US $ 60 Million - Simulator Certificate of pic for Kathmandu SID/SIA & Maps
- English Language Proficiency Certificate of Pic
- Passenger Passport Copy and Pax Manifest
- Local Receiving Party Contact Details
Cargo Flight Requirements ( Arrival / Departure or Both Side Cargo )
- Complete Flight Schedule
- Entry / Exit & ATS Routing
- Crew Details Plus [ Passport Copies ]
- Aircraft Documents [ AOC, COA, COI, COR, CON ] Private Aircraft No AOC required.
- Air Operating Certificate ( AOC )
- Certificate of Airworthiness ( COA )
- Certificate of Insurance ( COI )
- Certificate of Registration ( COR )
- Noise Certificate ( CON )
- Radio License
- Certificates Not Less Than US $ 60 Million - Simulator Certificate of pic for Kathmandu SID/SIA & Maps
- English Language Proficiency Certificate of Pic
- Cargo Manifest & Airway Bill
- Consignee + Consignor Details
Air Ambulance Flight Requirements ( Medvec Flight )
- Complete Flight Schedule
- Entry / Exit & ATS Routing
- Crew Details Plus [ Passport Copies ]
- Aircraft Documents [ AOC, COA, COI, COR, CON ] Private Aircraft No AOC required.
- Air Operating Certificate ( AOC )
- Certificate of Airworthiness ( COA )
- Certificate of Insurance ( COI )
- Certificate of Registration ( COR )
- Noise Certificate ( CON )
- Radio License
- Certificates Not Less Than US $ 60 Million - Simulator Certificate of pic for Kathmandu SID/SIA & Maps
- English Language Proficiency Certificate of Pic
- Patient Details ( Passport Copy )
- Patient Medical History On Hospital Letter Head
- Local Receiving Party Contact Details
- Patient Drop Off ( Hospital Acceptance Letter )
Crew Hotel Available In Kathmandu
- Aloft Kathmandu Thamel ( 10 Minute Drive From Airport )
- Crowne Plaza Soaltee ( 15 Minute Drive From Airport )
- Everest Hotel ( 15 Minute Drive From Airport )
- Fairfield Kathmandu ( 05 Minute Drive From Airport )
- Hotel Himalaya ( 20 Minute Drive From Airport )
- Hyatt Regency Kathmandu ( 10 Minute Drive From Airport )
- Kathmandu Marriott ( 05 Minute Drive From Airport )
- Radisson Kathmandu ( 15 Minute Drive From Airport )
Crew Visa Requirments
- Crew visas are issued upon arrival on gendec and it will be usually valid for a limited period up to 72 hours.
Crew & Passenger Covid-19 Requirments
- A negative PCR test report is Not mandatory.
- Crew and Passenger full vaccination certificate must be required.
- No quarantine applicable.
- No requirement of PCR test on departure.
VNKT KTM Jet A1 Fuel Uplift Arrangement

Timely delivery of aviation jet fuel, fair pricing, high quality service and the potential for network contracting allowing to refuel aircrafts, The company's target is to become the best and relibale choice for aviation jet fuel consumers by ensuring, consistent expansion and strict quality control from production to delivery.
- A request will be sent to our Flight Support Team for a fuel quotation (if required) and/or fuel uplift arrangement.
- Fuel Release will be sent to the customer once we will get confirmation from fuel supplier.
Tribhuvan Int'l Airport Ground Handling

- Landing Permit
- Airport Slot Arrangement
- Flight Supervision
- Live Flights Status
- Real Time Flight Tracking Service
- Airside Transportation ( Crew/Pax )
- Aircraft Refueling Coordination
- Flight Catering
- Crew Hotel Arrangement
- Crew Transport To/From Hotel
- Live Flight Watch
- Settlement of CAA/Airport Charges
- Departure Flight Plan Filling
- Weather & NOTAM Briefings
- Arrival / Departure General Declaration Clearance from Government Authorities
- Security Arrangements (for Pax/Crew & Aircraft - If Required )
- The above services are available in any combination to suit your needs
- Provision of ground handling services for all types of aircrafts through authorized ground handling companies at any location in Nepal
- VNKT, KTM, Tribhuvan International Airport :
Our comprehensive flight support services can be provided at Tribhuvan Airport in Nepal, providing the utmost peace of mind for all of our customers.
Question : What Information Require To Obtain Nepal Overflight Clearance ?
Answer :
Complete Flight Schedule, etc...
Question : Nepal Sample Overflight Permits ?
Answer :
Nepal Overflight Permit : To Be Advise, etc...
Question : Is There Any Offical Nepal Overflight Permit Processing Fees ?
Answer :
Officially there is "NO CAA Processing Fees", etc...
Question : What Is Nepal Overflight Permit Validity ?
Answer :
Overflight Permits Valid For "72 Hours" (from its initial requested schedule), etc...
Question : How Many FIR's In Nepal Airspace ?
Answer :
Nepal FIR ICAO Code is " VNSM ", etc...
Question : Who Will Issue Nepal Overfly Permits ?
Answer :
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), etc...
Question : Who Is Responsible For Nepal Overflight Air Navigation Bill ?
Answer :
Nepal CAA will issue air navigation bill directly to Airline/Operator, etc...
Question : What Is Nepal Civil Aviation Authority Working Hours ?
Answer :
Nepal Civil Aviation Authority working hours ( 0400Z ) till ( 1200Z ), etc...