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HOJ Bhojpur airport.
Bhojpur airport. (IATA: HOJ, ICAO:VNBJ) is located in the the city of Bhojpur, Nepal.

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IATA Code

HOJ

ICAO Code

VNBJ

Name

Bhojpur airport.

Type

Country / Region

Nepal (NP)

City

Bhojpur

Latitude

27.1474300

Longitude

87.0508200

Time Zone

UTC+05:45

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Bhojpur airport.（HOJ）, ICAO VNBJ, is a small domestic mountain airport serving Bhojpur in eastern Nepal. It is located at approximately 27.1474300°N, 87.0508200°E, in the Nepal Time Zone (UTC+05:45). Its logistics role is primarily regional passenger and essential-access connectivity rather than international cargo gateway operations. The supplied airport record shows no registered air-cargo or express-service count, so freight acceptance should never be presumed. Our service team can assess whether a shipment can move on an operating passenger service, whether handling must be arranged through a larger Nepal gateway, and whether road transfer is more reliable. Aircraft operating conditions, weather, payload restrictions, local handling, and flight availability can materially affect acceptance and delivery planning.

Airport name	Bhojpur airport.
IATA / ICAO	HOJ / VNBJ
Location	Bhojpur, Nepal
Coordinates	27.1474300°N, 87.0508200°E
Local time	UTC+05:45

Key Highlights

Regional access pointSuitable for time-sensitive local connectivity when an operating domestic service accepts the shipment.

Not an international gatewayInternational export and import formalities will normally require coordination through an approved Nepal gateway and onward surface transport.

Mountain operating sensitivityWeather, visibility, aircraft payload, and airfield conditions can cause short-notice changes.

Limited cargo visibilityThe supplied record lists zero air and express counts; dedicated cargo handling, screening, and storage must be confirmed before booking.

Pre-clearance is essentialOur team should obtain written confirmation of acceptance, dimensions, weight, commodity, and handover arrangements before cargo dispatch.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Dedicated cargo terminal: No dedicated cargo-terminal capability is assumed from the supplied data. Any shipment acceptance must be confirmed with the operating carrier or local ground handler.
Cold chain: Do not assume refrigerated storage, qualified temperature monitoring, or active cooling at the airport. Temperature-sensitive cargo should be routed only after a documented handling plan is approved.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance of dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, aerosols, and other regulated articles is subject to carrier approval and available trained handling; advance screening is required.
Customs and bonded handling: International customs clearance, bonded storage, and export consolidation should normally be arranged through the selected international gateway unless local authorities and the carrier confirm otherwise.
Handover and collection: Local pickup arrangements, cargo release procedures, screening, weighing, and storage limits must be verified before the shipment is sent to the airport.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic connection: Where a scheduled domestic service is operating and accepts the commodity, cargo may move via a Nepalese domestic connection. Carrier, aircraft type, payload, and operating-day confirmation are required.
International routing: Export freight will generally need a gateway transfer for airline uplift, customs processing, security screening, and international airway-bill handling. Our team will select the gateway after checking origin, destination, commodity, and road conditions.
Transit planning: No fixed transit time should be promised. Weather, mountain visibility, payload limitations, cancellations, road transfer, handling availability, and customs inspection can all extend the schedule.
Booking method: We recommend a confirmed end-to-end routing rather than an airport-only booking, with a contingency gateway or surface-transfer plan documented before cargo acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: Bhojpur and surrounding eastern hill communities form the practical catchment area, with final delivery often depending on local road access and vehicle availability.
Likely suitable cargo: Small, high-value, time-sensitive consignments such as documents, replacement parts, light commercial samples, medical supplies, and essential equipment may be operationally relevant, subject to carrier acceptance.
Consolidation profile: Low-volume shipments may require consolidation at a larger Nepalese gateway. Packaging must withstand additional screening, transfer, and surface handling.
Restricted assumptions: Bulk freight, oversized cargo, perishables requiring controlled temperature, live animals, and hazardous materials require case-by-case feasibility review and should not be tendered without written approval.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off timing: There is no universally applicable cargo cut-off published in the supplied record. Our team will confirm the actual tender deadline with the carrier or handling point; mountain-airport operations may require earlier delivery than a standard gateway.
Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, accurate HS classification, declared value, package dimensions, gross weight, and any permits required for the commodity.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, pharmaceuticals, biological materials, food, plants, and live animals require commodity-specific declaration, packaging, and prior approval under applicable carrier and authority rules.
Inspection and release: Customs, security screening, airline acceptance, and local release procedures may be handled at a gateway or another designated point. The consignee should be ready to provide import documents and arrange prompt collection.

Operational control: Do not dispatch cargo to Bhojpur until our service team has confirmed the operating flight, acceptance status, handover location, packaging limits, and recovery plan for disruption.

Shipping Tips

Send the booking request with commodity description, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, package count, battery or liquid details, and final delivery address before cargo is packed for dispatch.
Use rigid, moisture-resistant packaging with internal cushioning and clear package markings. Keep each piece within the carrier-confirmed size and weight limits.
For urgent or high-value cargo, request an end-to-end alternative via a larger Nepalese gateway with road delivery to Bhojpur; compare reliability rather than selecting a local air leg solely for nominal speed.
Build schedule tolerance and obtain consignee contact details, local collection instructions, and a disruption decision rule covering rebooking, gateway change, or surface transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bhojpur airport. handle international export cargo directly?: It should not be treated as a direct international gateway. Our team will verify the current operating arrangement and, where necessary, move the shipment through an approved Nepalese gateway for customs and international uplift.
Can I send cargo to the airport before receiving a booking confirmation?: No. Because cargo, express, handling, and flight availability are not established by the supplied record, cargo should be tendered only after written confirmation of the carrier, flight, handover point, and acceptance conditions.
Are dangerous goods or lithium batteries accepted?: Acceptance is not automatic. The shipper must provide the correct declaration and packaging information, and our team must obtain carrier and handling approval before dispatch.
Is temperature-controlled pharmaceutical transport available?: Do not assume cold-room or validated temperature-control capability. We will review the required temperature range, packaging, monitoring, transfer points, and an alternative gateway before quoting a controlled shipment.
What most often affects delivery planning?: Weather and visibility, payload restrictions, operating-day changes, local handling, road access, customs processing, and onward collection can all affect the final delivery. A contingency plan should be agreed in advance.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport code, airport name, location, coordinates, country, city, time zone, and the supplied air/express count are based on the airport dataset provided for this page. Operational statements are intentionally qualified where service availability, facilities, schedules, handling arrangements, or regulatory procedures can change.

For operational verification, our service team cross-checks applicable information with Nepal’s civil aviation authority and relevant carrier or handling contacts. Reference domains include caanepal.gov.np, customs.gov.np, iata.org, and icao.int. These sources support authority, code, and regulatory cross-checking; they do not constitute a guarantee of live flight schedules, cargo acceptance, facility availability, or transit time.