Satellite and aerial maps of Kathmandu / Gauchaur with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakani , Bagmati | 17.1 | 320 | |
| Simara , Province No. 2 | 70.1 | 212 | VNSI |
| Ramechhap , Bagmati | 77.0 | 115 | VNRC |
| Bharatpur , Bagmati | 91.6 | 268 | VNBP |
| Gorkha , Gandaki | 95.7 | 293 | VNGK |
| Meghauli Airport , Bagmati | 112.2 | 263 | VNMG |
Kathmandu / Gauchaur |
1949 to present | ||
| 27° 41' 47.73'' N 85° 21' 33.09'' E | ||
| 3 nm SE of Káthmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati | ||
| ICAO: VNKT | IATA: KTM | Local: TIA |
| Elevation: 4390 feet | ||
Kathmandu Airport is home to the Nepal Army Air Wing (11 Brigade and VIP Flight). 
List of units at Kathmandu / Gauchaur |
| Years | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018- | KHS | |
| 1997- | Fishtail Air | |
| 1979- | 11th Brigade | |
| Air Dynasty | ||
| VIP Flight |
Kathmandu / Gauchaur News |
Bell 505 Delivered to Nepal Simrik Air
29-Mar-23 - The Bell 505 helicopter entered service in Nepal with Simrik Air. The model saw extensive testing in the country in 2019 #Nepal
Fishtail Air Rebrands to Summit Helicopters
17-Jun-18 - Nepal based helicopter services company changed name from “Fishtail Air Pvt. Ltd.” to “Summit Helicopters Pvt. Ltd” #markets
High Altitude Engine Switch Off for the AW119Kx
06-Apr-17 - The AW119Kx undertake experimental flights in the tough conditions of Mt Kanchenjunga and touched a maximum altitude of 20,500 ft / 6,248 m. Engine switch off completed at the Everest Base Camp
Two Passengers Rescued by AW119Kx at Gora Shep
28-Mar-17 - Defying bad weather, the AW119Kx Koala in a demo tour in Nepal rescued two people stranded in Gora Shep (16150 ft / 4922 m)
AW119Kx in High Altitude Demo Tour
24-Mar-17 - The AW119Kx in demo tour to Kathmandu in Nepal with alpinist Simone Moro to validate the extension of the certification to 24,000 feet / 7,315 meters
Simrik Air Received First Bell 407GXP in Nepal
16-Jan-17 - Bell Helicopter announced delivery of the first Bell 407GXP to Nepal with customer Simrik Air
MV-22B Ospreys depart Nepal
21-May-15 - US Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys from VMM-262 deployed in support of Operation Sahayogi Haat departed Nepal, May 21. They arrived May 4 and flew approximately 115 hours over the course of 75 missions.
US Marines Arrived to Support Nepal Earthquake Relief
03-May-15 - U.S. Marines MV-22B Ospreys and UH-1Y aircraft arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport May 3 to support relief efforts in Nepal after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the country on April 25 Operations at Kathmandu / Gauchaur |
| Dates | Operation | |
|---|---|---|
| 24-mar-17 | 17-apr-17 | AW119Kx High Altitude Nepal Trials |
| 25-apr-15 | 25-may-15 | Nepal Earthquake 2015 |
List of aircraft and events at Kathmandu / Gauchaur |
By Date | By Serial | By Model
| Type | Serial | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| AS350B3 | ? | 25jun16 |
| MV-22B | 168006 | 03may15 |
| MV-22B | 168278 | 16may15 |
| UH-1Y | 168318 | 10may15 |
| UH-1Y | 168404 | 13may15 |
| MI-8AMT | 9N-ADD | 27feb08 |
| MI-8AMT | 9N-ADL | 27feb08 |
| BK117B-1 | 9N-AEL | 25jan05 |
| AS350B | 9N-AGU | 30apr22 |
| AS350B3E | 9N-AJQ | 07nov19 |
| 407GXP | 9N-ALT | jan17 12apr22 22may22 |
| 407GXP | ? | 20nov18 |
| 505 | ? | 21mar23 |
| 407GXP | N407XP | nov15 |
| AW119KX | N499SM | 24mar17 |
| 505 | N505LQ | 22jan19 |
| MI-8AMT | UNO-140H | 18aug15 |
