Phaplu Airport (PPL)

Phaplu, NP 🇳🇵 Small Airport

ICAO

VNPL

IATA

PPL

Elevation

7918 ft

Region

NP-P1

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: VNPL

Local Code: Not available

Location: 27.517752° N, 86.585019° E

Continent: AS

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Traveler sentiment at Phaplu Airport (VNPL (PPL)) appears to be generally positive, with an average rating of 4.20 out of 5 based on 150 reviews. Travelers find it to be an important gateway for the Khumbu Trekking Route.

What Travelers Love

Strategic Location: Phaplu Airport is recognized as a crucial gateway to the Khumbu Trekking Route, making it convenient for adventurers.
Essential Amenities: The airport area offers restaurants and Wi-Fi, providing basic comforts for passengers. Hotels are also available in the city area.
Operational Reliability: The airport features an asphalt concrete runway and operates with all-weather service, suggesting a degree of reliability for flights.
Efficient Security and Immigration (for international arrivals): While specific praise isn't available, security wait times are estimated at an average of 21 minutes, and passport control for international arrivals averages 25 minutes, contributing to a total processing time of around 35 minutes for regular international passengers.

Common Complaints

Limited Security Infrastructure: The airport utilizes hand-held metal detectors but lacks X-ray security systems and CCTV surveillance, which might be a concern for some travelers regarding modern security standards.
Basic Passenger Conveniences: Travelers may find the absence of baggage trolleys and banks/ATMs at the airport inconvenient.
No Refueling Facility: The airport does not offer re-fueling facilities.
Basic Transportation: While jeep, tractor, and van services are available, the range of transportation options might be limited compared to larger airports.

Overall, Phaplu Airport serves as a functional and important domestic airport, particularly for trekkers, with generally acceptable traveler satisfaction. However, it operates with a more basic infrastructure and fewer amenities than larger international hubs, which can lead to some inconveniences for passengers.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`02/20`	2201 ft	- ft	ASP	Active
`H1/`	- ft	- ft	CON	Active

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Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

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