Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA)
Tenzing-Hillary Airport is a medium airport in Lukla, Nepal. It has IATA code LUA and ICAO code VNLK.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LUA |
| ICAO code | VNLK |
| Airport name | Tenzing-Hillary Airport |
| Type | medium airport |
| City / municipality | Lukla |
| Country | Nepal |
| Region | Koshi Province |
| Coordinates | 27.686768, 86.729479 |
| Elevation | 9380 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Length | Length (m) | Surface | Lighted | Designator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1729 ft | 526 m | asphalt | No | 06 |
Location
Tenzing-Hillary Airport sits at latitude 27.686768, longitude 86.729479 at an elevation of 9380 ft in Koshi Province, Nepal. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into a map service.
Nearby airports
SYH — Syangboche Airport 14 km · Namche BazaarPPL — Phaplu Airport 24 km · PhapluRUM — Rumjatar Airport 46 km · RumjatarLDN — Lamidanda Airport 49 km · LamidandaJIR — Jiri Airport 50 km · JiriTMI — Tumling Tar Airport 62 km · Tumling TarBHP — Bhojpur Airport 68 km · BhojpurRHP — Ramechhap Airport 73 km · Ramechhap
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Tenzing-Hillary Airport?
Tenzing-Hillary Airport uses IATA code LUA and ICAO code VNLK.
Where is Tenzing-Hillary Airport?
Tenzing-Hillary Airport is located in Lukla, Nepal, at 27.686768, 86.729479.
What is the difference between IATA and ICAO codes?
IATA codes are the three-letter passenger-facing codes printed on tickets; ICAO codes are the four-letter codes used for flight planning and air traffic control.