Airport code
IMK — Simikot Airport
IMK is the IATA code for Simikot Airport, an airport serving Simikot, Nepal. Its ICAO code is VNST, and it operates in the Asia/Katmandu time zone (UTC+5:45). The airport sits at 29.9711, 81.8189 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 9246 ft (2818 m).
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About Simikot Airport
Simikot Airport is a domestic airport located in Simikot serving Humla District, a district in Karnali Province in Nepal. It is the main tourist gateway on the Nepalese side to the Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. As road access in this area of Nepal is weak, the airport facilitates travel in the whole district of Humla.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | IMK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VNST |
| Airport name | Simikot Airport |
| City | Simikot |
| Country | Nepal |
| Time zone | Asia/Katmandu (UTC+5:45) |
| Latitude | 29.9711 |
| Longitude | 81.8189 |
| Elevation | 9246 ft (2818 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Simikot Airport?
The IATA code for Simikot Airport is IMK.
What is the ICAO code for Simikot Airport?
The ICAO code for Simikot Airport is VNST.
Where is IMK airport located?
Simikot Airport (IMK) is located in Simikot, Nepal.
What time zone is IMK in?
Simikot Airport operates in the Asia/Katmandu time zone, which is UTC+5:45.
What is the nearest airport to IMK?
The nearest airport to Simikot Airport (IMK) is Jumla Airport (JUM) in Jumla, about 86 km away.
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