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JIR Jiri Airport
Jiri Airport (IATA: JIR, ICAO:VNJI) is located in the the city of Jiri, Nepal.

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IATA Code

JIR

ICAO Code

VNJI

Name

Jiri Airport

Type

Country / Region

Nepal (NP)

City

Jiri

Latitude

27.6170006

Longitude

86.2170029

Time Zone

UTC+05:45

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Airport Overview

Jiri Airport (JIR), ICAO VNJI, is a local airport serving Jiri in Nepal’s hilly Dolakha area. Its location at approximately 27.6170006°N, 86.2170029°E and Nepal Standard Time (UTC+05:45) make it a potential access point for time-sensitive local movements, but not a substitute for Nepal’s principal international gateways. For international air freight, our service team normally assesses the shipment through a gateway airport, then coordinates any feasible onward domestic movement by air or road. Acceptance, aircraft suitability, weather conditions, and ground handling must be confirmed before booking.

Airport	Jiri Airport
IATA / ICAO	JIR / VNJI
Location	Jiri, Nepal
Coordinates	27.6170006°N, 86.2170029°E
Time zone	UTC+05:45
Record indicators	The supplied airport record lists 0 airlines and 0 express operators; current operating status and cargo acceptance require confirmation.

Key Highlights

Domestic or feeder roleJiri Airport should be evaluated as a local access point rather than a scheduled international cargo hub.

Limited cargo certaintyThe supplied record does not show airline or express-operator coverage, so pre-alert and written acceptance are essential.

Terrain-sensitive operationsMountain weather, visibility, aircraft performance, and payload limitations may affect uplift and delivery planning.

Gateway dependencyInternational shipments will generally require routing through a suitable Nepal gateway and a separately arranged inland or domestic connection.

Best-fit cargoSmall, urgent, high-value, or locally necessary consignments may be more practical than regular bulk freight.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility availability must be verified for the specific movement; the supplied data does not confirm a dedicated cargo terminal or specialist warehouse at Jiri Airport.

Acceptance and build-up: Our service team will confirm whether cargo can be accepted, screened, manifested, and built up locally before any transport commitment is issued.
Customs and regulatory handling: International customs clearance is normally planned at an approved Nepal gateway unless the competent authorities confirm another arrangement.
Cold-chain cargo: Do not assume refrigerated storage, active-container power, dry ice replenishment, or temperature monitoring. Temperature-sensitive cargo requires written confirmation of each handover.
Dangerous goods: DG acceptance, trained handling personnel, segregation, and aircraft approval must be checked in advance; shipper’s declaration alone does not guarantee uplift.
Oversize and heavy cargo: Aircraft type, loading equipment, payload, dimensions, and road access can be restrictive. Our team will request dimensions and gross weight before proposing a route.

Routes & Transit Times

International routing: Our team normally compares international uplift through an appropriate Nepal gateway with onward road or domestic air delivery toward Jiri. The final gateway depends on origin, airline acceptance, customs requirements, and available capacity.
Domestic connection: Any onward flight to Jiri Airport is subject to current operating schedules, aircraft performance, weather, payload, and confirmed local handling. No fixed frequency or transit time should be assumed.
Road alternative: For cargo that cannot be accepted by the local aircraft or requires predictable movement, a coordinated road leg may be more practical, subject to road conditions, seasonal access, and local delivery capability.
Time planning: Buffer is required for gateway transfer, customs release, weather disruption, rebooking, and final-mile collection. Our service team provides a shipment-specific estimate only after operational confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: Jiri and surrounding hill communities in the Dolakha region are the relevant local catchment; the effective delivery radius depends on road access and the consignee’s exact location.
Priority consignments: Documents, small commercial parts, tools, telecom or electrical spares, relief supplies, and other compact time-sensitive goods may justify an air-led solution.
Project and community cargo: Medical supplies, construction-related items, educational materials, and aid cargo require advance review of packing, permits, weight, and delivery arrangements.
Restricted suitability: Regular palletized freight, large machinery, bulk commodity cargo, and cargo requiring assured temperature control should normally be assessed through a larger gateway or an alternative inland plan.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Local acceptance cut-off, cargo presentation point, screening arrangements, and document deadlines must be obtained from the actual operating carrier or handling party; do not rely on international gateway cut-off times alone.
Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, accurate shipper and consignee details, HS classification, value, origin, and any import or export permit required for the commodity.
Special cargo declaration: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, pharmaceuticals, biological materials, live animals, perishables, and relief cargo require pre-advice and commodity-specific review before tender.
Collection and delivery: Confirm consignee identity, local contact number, vehicle access, road condition, unloading method, and any need for porter or site delivery. Remote collection should not be assumed to be included in the airfreight booking.

Our service team will not confirm uplift merely from an airway bill request. We first validate operating status, carrier acceptance, aircraft limitations, documents, and the complete gateway-to-consignee handover plan.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity description, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, stackability, declared value, and delivery coordinates to our team before requesting a quote.
Use robust, lightweight packaging suitable for repeated handling and possible road transfer. Mark each piece clearly and protect documents in a weather-resistant pouch.
For batteries, DG, medical goods, perishables, or live animals, provide the relevant declarations, permits, safety data, temperature range, and packaging details before booking.
Ask our service team to compare a local-airport option with gateway-plus-road routing. The alternative may provide better capacity, customs control, and delivery predictability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Jiri Airport receive international cargo directly?: It should not be presumed. International cargo normally requires a suitable Nepal gateway and a confirmed onward arrangement. Our team verifies current operating and customs conditions before issuing a routing recommendation.
Does Jiri Airport have a dedicated cargo warehouse or cold store?: The supplied airport record does not confirm such facilities. Cold-chain, DG, and general cargo handling must be confirmed for the specific flight and handover point.
Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped to Jiri Airport?: Only after carrier, aircraft, handling, and regulatory acceptance. Our team will review the UN number or battery classification, packing instruction, labels, declaration, and routing before booking.
What causes delays on shipments routed through this airport?: Potential factors include mountain weather, visibility, aircraft payload limits, limited local handling, gateway transfer, customs processing, rebooking, and road access. A firm transit promise should not be made without operational confirmation.
What is the safer option for heavy or regular commercial cargo?: Our team will usually compare gateway-based air freight with a coordinated road solution. The preferred option depends on cargo dimensions, urgency, customs point, consignee location, and current access conditions.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport master data: IATA and ICAO identifiers, airport name, city, country, coordinates, address, time zone, and supplied airline/express indicators are reproduced from the airport data provided for this page.

Regulatory verification: Current Nepal aviation notices, airport operating information, and applicable civil aviation requirements should be checked with the caanepal.gov.np authority domain.

Customs verification: Import, export, declaration, and customs-clearance requirements should be confirmed through Nepal’s official customs authority domain, customs.gov.np.

Verification boundary: Facility availability, operating status, airline acceptance, flight schedules, cut-off times, handling charges, and transit times are operational variables. Our service team confirms them with the relevant carrier, handler, customs point, and consignee before shipment execution.