Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Gautam Buddha International Airport
Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Lumbini Province (Nepal)
IATA: BWA ICAO: VNBW
Longest Active Runway
9,843 ft
3,000 meters
Field Elevation
358 ft
109 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
27.5046°, 83.4104°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#2 in Nepal
Among 23 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#1153 Worldwide
Top 15.9% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#3881 MSL
Top 53.9% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
-1.6%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Gautam Buddha International Airport's longest active runway measures 9,843 ft (3,000 m). It ranks as the #2 longest runway in Nepal and #1153 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,843 ft (3000m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)