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VNKT/KTM METAR & TAF Tribhuvan International Airport

Kathmandu, Bagmati ProvinceElevation 4,390 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR6 min old
No ceiling, visibility 3.11 SM, mist.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
3.11 SM
5 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
5,340 ft
+950 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0230Z (8:15 AM local) · 6 min old

VNKT is currently MVFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 3.11 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: mist. The main issue is mist reported.

WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
3.11 statute miles
5 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
FEW015
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
17°C / 12°C
63°F / 54°F. 5°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.24 inHg
1024 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
BR, LOW VIS
Mist reported.

Codes in this report: BR FEW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Mist reported.
›No TAF available for this airport.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind calm, visibility 3.11 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: high density altitude.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 5,340 ft (field elevation 4,390 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
NESW0220CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

02/20
Dimensions
10,991 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
5,340 ft
Pressure altitude
4,070 ft
Field elevation
4,390 ft MSL
Temperature
17°C (63°F)
Dewpoint
12°C (54°F)
Altimeter
30.24 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1139Z 5:24 PM
Sunrise
0025Z 6:10 AM
Loggable night
1203Z (5:48 PM local) → 0001Z (5:46 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1139Z (5:24 PM local) → 0025Z (6:10 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1239Z (6:24 PM local) → 2325Z (5:10 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Tribhuvan International Airport is in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province. Field elevation 4,390 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVNKT / KTM
RegionBagmati Province
CountryNepal
Coordinates27.6966, 85.3591
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.6
KATHMANDU APP
APP
127
KATHMANDU ATIS
ATIS
121.9
KATHMANDU GND
GND
292.3
KATHMANDU RDO
RDO
118.1
KATHMANDU TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

VNLT Langtang Airport
33 NM N
VNSI Simara Airport
38 NM SW
VNRC Ramechhap Airport
42 NM SE
VNJI Jiri Airport
47 NM E
VNBP Bharatpur Airport
49 NM W
VNGK Palungtar Airport
52 NM NW
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗VNKT on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VNKT have a METAR?
Yes. VNKT has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does VNKT have a TAF?
When VNKT issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at VNKT?
VNKT sits at 4,390 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VNKT?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.