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BDP Bhadrapur Airport (Chandragadhi Airport)
Bhadrapur Airport (Chandragadhi Airport) (IATA: BDP, ICAO:VNCG) is located in the the city of Bhadrapur, Nepal.

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IATA Code

BDP

ICAO Code

VNCG

Name

Bhadrapur Airport (Chandragadhi Airport)

Type

Country / Region

Nepal (NP)

City

Bhadrapur

Latitude

26.5708008

Longitude

88.0795975

Time Zone

UTC+05:45

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Airport Overview

Bhadrapur Airport (Chandragadhi Airport)（BDP）is a regional airport serving Bhadrapur and the wider Jhapa area in southeastern Nepal. Its location near the Nepal–India border gives it practical relevance for regional supply chains, but it should be treated as a local gateway rather than an international cargo hub. For international freight, our service team normally evaluates the available domestic uplift, onward connection point, customs requirements and final-mile trucking before confirming a routing. Cargo acceptance, operating windows, aircraft capacity and handling arrangements must be verified for the specific shipment and date.

Airport reference data

Official name	Bhadrapur Airport (Chandragadhi Airport)
IATA / ICAO	BDP / VNCG
Country / city	Nepal / Bhadrapur
Location	Bhadrapur / Chandragadhi, Nepal
Coordinates	26.5708008, 88.0795975
Time zone	UTC+05:45

Key Highlights

Regional gateway

Best assessed as a southeastern Nepal regional airport, with cargo planning dependent on available passenger-aircraft belly capacity or other confirmed uplift.

International connection dependency

Shipments may require an onward connection through a larger Nepal gateway or another approved regional gateway; routing is subject to airline acceptance and customs feasibility.

Capacity-sensitive operations

Oversized, dense, dangerous, temperature-sensitive or time-critical cargo requires advance confirmation because regional aircraft and local handling resources may be limited.

Border-area delivery planning

The airport’s commercial value depends on the final delivery point, border formalities and inland transport plan, not only on the air leg.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly stated cargo capabilities, storage specifications and specialist certifications should not be assumed from the airport name alone. Our service team verifies the following points with the handling agent, airline and relevant authorities before booking:

Acceptance and build-up: confirm whether the shipment is accepted as airport cargo, the applicable cut-off, packaging inspection process, weighing method and unit-load restrictions.
Storage: confirm the availability and usable capacity of general cargo storage, including whether cargo can remain overnight during a disrupted connection.
Temperature control: obtain written confirmation of cool-room, passive-pack handling and transfer protection before tendering pharmaceuticals, vaccines, perishables or other controlled cargo.
Dangerous goods: verify whether the local facility and operating carrier accept the relevant UN number, packing instruction, quantity and aircraft limitation; acceptance is not implied.
Customs and examination: establish where import or export examination takes place, which party files the declaration and how original documents are presented.
Collection and delivery: confirm consignee identification, truck access, release order requirements, storage charges and the practical handover point before dispatching a vehicle.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic feed: international consignments may need domestic uplift from Bhadrapur to a larger Nepal gateway before connection to the main international network. Operating schedules and cargo acceptance must be checked shipment by shipment.
Regional alternatives: depending on origin, destination, commodity and border requirements, our service team may compare an alternative Nepal gateway or a nearby regional airport with a road feeder arrangement.
Transit planning: a quoted transit estimate depends on flight availability, connection protection, customs release, weather, aircraft payload, handling congestion and inland delivery. No fixed transit time should be promised before booking confirmation.
Connection control: through-routing is preferable where available; otherwise, our team checks whether the cargo must be re-manifested, re-screened or collected and re-tendered at the connection point.

For urgent or high-value cargo, request a complete routing plan showing the first uplift, connection gateway, customs responsibility, recovery option and final-mile delivery arrangement.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area

The primary commercial catchment is Bhadrapur and surrounding Jhapa-area communities, with possible onward coverage determined by road conditions, consignee location and border procedures.

Border-oriented trade

Shipments connected with eastern Nepal and nearby cross-border markets require clear allocation of customs clearance, road transport and any applicable border documentation.

General commercial cargo

Suitable enquiries may include documents, samples, spare parts, consumer goods, garments and other general cargo, subject to airline acceptance, packing and security screening.

Special cargo

Fresh produce, medicines, live animals, batteries, chemicals and other controlled commodities need advance feasibility checks for handling, permits, temperature exposure and aircraft restrictions.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and acceptance: obtain the airline or handling agent’s confirmed cargo cut-off rather than relying on the passenger check-in time. Regional schedules can make same-day recovery difficult.
Documentation: prepare an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, air waybill instructions, permits and certificates required for the commodity and trade lane.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-controlled goods, perishables and live animals require pre-approval and commodity-specific documents. Never tender them on a general-cargo assumption.
Customs and delivery: align the customs declaration, consignee identification, examination plan and release process before arrival. Our team also confirms whether the final delivery vehicle can access the designated collection point.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete shipment profile early: commodity, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, destination, battery content and required delivery date.
Ask our service team to obtain written confirmation of route, aircraft acceptance, cut-off, connection handling and any special-storage capability before cargo is moved to the airport.
Use rigid, stackable and moisture-resistant packaging with visible piece marks; ensure the actual weight and dimensions match the booking and transport documents.
Keep a contingency option ready, such as a different Nepal gateway, an approved regional airport or a road feeder solution, especially for urgent, high-value or perishable freight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bhadrapur Airport (Chandragadhi Airport) handle international air freight directly?: It should not be treated as a guaranteed international cargo gateway. Our platform checks the active carrier arrangement, cargo acceptance, customs process and onward connection before proposing a direct or connecting solution.
Is a fixed transit time available for shipments through Bhadrapur Airport (Chandragadhi Airport)?: No fixed time should be assumed. Transit depends on the available domestic uplift, connection schedule, aircraft capacity, customs release, weather and final-mile transport. We provide an estimate only after operational confirmation.
Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped through this airport?: Possibly, but only after the carrier and handling facility approve the exact UN classification, packing instruction, quantity, labels and documents. Battery-powered equipment must be declared accurately before booking.
Are cold-chain facilities guaranteed for pharmaceuticals or perishables?: No. Our service team verifies actual storage and transfer protection for the planned date. If suitable temperature-control capability cannot be confirmed, we compare another gateway or a validated passive-pack solution.
What information is needed for a quotation?: Provide origin and destination, commodity, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, ready date, required delivery date, Incoterm and any special handling or permit requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, address, city and time-zone fields are reproduced from the supplied airport master data for Bhadrapur Airport (Chandragadhi Airport). Operational statements in this module are planning guidance and are intentionally qualified where facilities, schedules, carrier acceptance, customs procedures or service availability can change.

For regulatory and operational verification, our service team cross-checks the applicable information with authoritative aviation sources and the responsible Nepal aviation authority:

caanepal.gov.np — Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal domain for aviation and airport regulatory information.
iata.org — IATA reference and industry guidance, subject to the applicable carrier and airport records.
icao.int — ICAO aviation standards and reference information.

Flight schedules, cargo acceptance, handling capacity, customs instructions and transit estimates must be reconfirmed for each shipment and operating date.