Small airport · Phaplu, Nepal
Phaplu Airport
Phaplu Airport is a small airport serving Phaplu, Nepal. Its IATA code is PPL. Its ICAO code is VNPL. It has 2 runways, longest 2,201 ft (ASP). Elevation 7,918 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Phaplu, Nepal |
|---|---|
| IATA code | PPL |
| ICAO code | VNPL |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 2,201 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 7,918 ft |
| Coordinates | 27.5178° N, 86.5850° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Phaplu Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Mount Everest · Nepal · 38.6 miles away
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square · Nepal · 71.6 miles away
- Boudhanath · Nepal · 76.2 miles away
- Pashupatinath Temple · Nepal · 76.9 miles away
- Kathmandu Durbar Square · Nepal · 79.3 miles away
- Swayambhunath · Nepal · 80.4 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Phaplu Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Sagarmatha National Park · Nepal · 26.6 miles away
- Makalu Barun National Park · Nepal · 36.3 miles away
- Qomolangma National Park · People's Republic of China · 42.3 miles away
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park · Nepal · 75.6 miles away
- Langtang National Park · Nepal · 77.6 miles away
- Singalila National Park · India · 95.1 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
More airports in Nepal
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Phaplu Airport?
Phaplu Airport — its IATA code is PPL and its ICAO code is VNPL.
Where is Phaplu Airport located?
Phaplu Airport serves Phaplu, Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.5178° N, 86.5850° E.
How high is Phaplu Airport?
Phaplu Airport sits at 7,918 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#32172
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaplu_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.