What is the tower frequency at VNBW?

The tower frequency at Gautam Buddha International Airport is 122.5 MHz.

What fuel is available at VNBW?

Gautam Buddha International Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does VNBW require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Gautam Buddha International Airport (Nepal).

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Gautam Buddha International Airport

Gautam Buddha International Airport (VNBW/BWA) serves Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Nepal. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 358 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VNBW
Name: Gautam Buddha International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 27.505327
Longitude: 83.412598
Elevation: 358 ft
Country: Nepal
Municipality: Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa)
IATA Code: BWA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 3000x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), Visual
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 122.500 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx NPR 200-500/ton per CAAN tariff
Parking Fee: NPR 100-250/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: NPR
Remarks: Bharatpur Airport. CAAN operated. Gateway to Chitwan National Park.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Nepal Oil Corporation. Limited availability.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic airport. No customs/immigration.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Elevation 600 ft AMSL. Short runway. VFR only.

Airport Services

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Nepal Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 7d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 hours minimum; 7 working days for states with bilateral/multilateral ASAs with Nepal
Landing Lead Time: 7 working days (flight should operate on 8th day)

Private / GA Operations:

Prior permission required. Same documentation and lead time requirements as non-scheduled commercial operations.

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Nearby Airports

VNMG Meghauli Airport 44 NM VNBL Baglung Airport 45 NM VEGK Gorakhpur Airport 46 NM VEKI Kushinagar International Airport 51 NM VNPK Pokhara Airport 52 NM VNPR Pokhara International Airport 52 NM VNBP Bharatpur Airport 55 NM VNRP Rolpa Airport 57 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VNBW?: The tower frequency at Gautam Buddha International Airport is 122.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at VNBW?: Gautam Buddha International Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does VNBW require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Gautam Buddha International Airport (Nepal).

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