# Darchula Airport (DAP)

> Darchula, NP · IATA: DAP · ICAO: VNDL · Small Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `DAP` |
| ICAO | `VNDL` |
| City | Darchula |
| Country | NP |
| Type | Small Airport |
| Elevation | 650 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 29.66857, 80.54820 |

## Description

Darchula airfield (IATA: DAP, ICAO: VNDL) in far-western Nepal on the Indian border is a short STOL strip for light aircraft, without regular scheduled service or any commercial cargo operation. There is no cargo shed, no cold-chain capacity and no customs post; the mountain district is supplied by road and mule track. Air freight for western Nepal is handled at Dhangadhi (DHI) in the Terai, with international consignments routed through Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM).

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