Airport code
SKH — Surkhet Airport
SKH is the IATA code for Surkhet Airport, an airport serving Surkhet, Nepal. Its ICAO code is VNSK, and it operates in the Asia/Katmandu time zone (UTC+5:45). The airport sits at 28.5860, 81.6360 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2400 ft (732 m).
Overview
About Surkhet Airport
Surkhet Airport, also known as Birendranagar Airport, is a domestic airport located in Birendranagar serving Surkhet District, a district in Karnali Province in Nepal. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal considers it an important hub for cargo transport into remote Western areas of Nepal, however this role is declining due to increasing road connectivity. Buddha Air has started daily flights to and from Kathmandu since 22 December, 2022 using its ATR-72 aircraft.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | SKH |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VNSK |
| Airport name | Surkhet Airport |
| City | Surkhet |
| Country | Nepal |
| Time zone | Asia/Katmandu (UTC+5:45) |
| Latitude | 28.5860 |
| Longitude | 81.6360 |
| Elevation | 2400 ft (732 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 3,400 ft (1,036 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Surkhet Airport?
The IATA code for Surkhet Airport is SKH.
What is the ICAO code for Surkhet Airport?
The ICAO code for Surkhet Airport is VNSK.
Where is SKH airport located?
Surkhet Airport (SKH) is located in Surkhet, Nepal.
What time zone is SKH in?
Surkhet Airport operates in the Asia/Katmandu time zone, which is UTC+5:45.
What is the nearest airport to SKH?
The nearest airport to Surkhet Airport (SKH) is Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) in Nepalgunj, about 54 km away.
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