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Biratnagar Airport.
Biratnagar, Nepal · 236 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
236
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
57 nm
To the nearest alternate
Taplejung Airport (TPJ).
Overview
Biratnagar Airport (VNVT / BIR) is a mid-sized airport serving Biratnagar, Nepal. The field lies at an elevation of 236 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
BIR has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Taplejung Airport (TPJ, 57 nm), Bagdogra Airport (IXB, 58 nm), and Janakpur Airport (JKR, 73 nm). BIR offers a single 4,937-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of BIR vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BIR, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
VNVT
IATA
BIR
FAA / Local
VNVT
Elevation
236 ft
Coordinates
26.4815° N · 87.2640° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Nepal fields
state range 236–9,380 ft
At 236 ft, BIR sits lower than 89% of the 9 Nepal fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,937 ft
- 09/274,937 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,937 ft
BIR's 4,937 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 57nmTPJTaplejung AirportTaplejung
- 58nmIXBBagdogra AirportSiliguri
- 73nmJKRJanakpur AirportJanakpur
- 75nmDBRDarbhanga AirportDarbhanga
- 78nmLUATenzing-Hillary AirportLukla
- 99nmSPDSaidpur AirportSaidpur
Location
Open the full mapVNVT · Biratnagar Airport · Biratnagar, Nepal
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BIR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,860 nm | 11h 42m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,053 nm | 14h 29m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,089 nm | 14h 34m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,484 nm | 15h 29m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,500 nm | 15h 31m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,612 nm | 15h 47m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,628 nm | 15h 49m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,633 nm | 15h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BIR?
- Biratnagar Airport's longest paved runway is 4,937 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BIR?
- Biratnagar Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,937 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BIR?
- The closest alternate is Taplejung Airport (TPJ), about 57 nm away, followed by Bagdogra Airport (IXB) at 58 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BIR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 42m (4,860 nm), Honolulu about 14h 29m (6,053 nm), Seattle about 14h 34m (6,089 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.