Janakpur Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-16Janakpur Airport is a domestic airport in Dhanusa District, Madhesh Province, in the southeastern Terai of Nepal. It serves Janakpur, the provincial capital and a major Hindu pilgrimage city, and lies about 4 km from the city centre. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal operates the airport, and the Government of Nepal owns it.
Services at Janakpur Airport
1 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 1optionHotelsHotel SitasharanView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers296K295,923 in 2024
- Services1listed across 1 of 6 types
- Local timeKathmandu time
- IATAJKRICAO VNJP
- Opened1960
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- MADomesticMain TerminalBuddha Air, Shree Airlines, Yeti Airlines
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- JanakpurNorth of the airport4 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Janakpur Airport?
Janakpur Airport uses the following codes: IATA: JKR, ICAO: VNJP. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Janakpur Airport located?
Janakpur Airport is located in Janakpur, Madhesh Province, Nepal. The airport coordinates are 26.7088°, 85.9224°.
What services are available at Janakpur Airport?
Janakpur Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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