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Tenzing-Hillary AirportVNLK / LUA

Tenzing-Hillary Airport serves Lukla, Koshi Province, Nepal. Its ICAO code is VNLK and its IATA code LUA. The longest of its one runway is 06/24, at 1,729 ft (527 m). The field is 9,380 ft (2,859 m) above sea level. Local time is Asia/Kathmandu, UTC+5:45.

Published by Overfly · Airport data: OurAirports, 14 Sep 2026 · Last updated 23 Sep 2026

ICAO

VNLK

IATA

LUA

LONGEST RUNWAY

1,729 ft

527 m · 06/24

ELEVATION

9,380 ft

2,859 m

TIME ZONE

UTC+5:45

Asia/Kathmandu

POSITION

27.687°N

86.729°E

Runways

06/241,729 ft · 527 masphalt

Nearest airports

Shigatse Tingri Airport CN-023655 nm35m

Taplejung Airport VNTJ 55 nm35m

Janakpur Airport VNJP 73 nm40m

Tribhuvan International Airport VNKT 73 nm40m

Biratnagar Airport VNVT 78 nm40m

Darbhanga Airport VEDH 100 nm40m

Bagdogra Airport VEBD 105 nm45m

Muzaffarpur Airport VEMZ 121 nm45m

Questions people ask about Tenzing-Hillary Airport

How long is the runway at Tenzing-Hillary Airport?

The longest runway, 06/24, is 1,729 ft (527 m), surface asphalt.

What is the elevation of Tenzing-Hillary Airport?

9,380 ft (2,859 m) above mean sea level.

What time zone is Tenzing-Hillary Airport in?

Asia/Kathmandu: UTC+5:45.

What are the codes for Tenzing-Hillary Airport?

ICAO VNLK, IATA LUA. It serves Lukla, Nepal.

How far can you fly from Lukla?

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