Altitude Air

Altitude Air Pvt. Ltd. is a helicopter operator headquartered in Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal. It received its operating license from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation in August 2015 and began services in October 2016. The company was established to provide commercial air transport through the hilly and remote terrain of Nepal, connecting hard-to-reach areas and offering private chartered helicopters for tourism.

Services

• Scenic and tour flights, with packages such as the Gosaikunda helicopter tour and the Langtang and Kyanjin Village tour, both flown from Kathmandu Domestic Airport
• Private helicopter charter
• High altitude flights and rescue operations over the Himalaya
• Emergency medical services and transport of patients, medical supplies and cargo; the company says it did this during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Long line work, which appears among the operations shown on its site

Fleet and maintenance

The about page says Altitude Air currently operates two Airbus H125 helicopters. It runs its own NCAR Part 145 approved maintenance organisation and a Safety Management System, and states that it operates within the regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). The site lists pilots with their flying hours, along with engineering, quality and management teams.

Clients and partners

The company says it has worked with international agencies including the World Bank and National Geographic, as well as Bollywood production studios and government agencies.

Company facts

• Operating license issued August 2015, first services October 2016
• Headquarters in Sinamangal, Kathmandu
• Executive Chairperson and Accountable Manager: Nima Nuru Sherpa
• NCAR Part 145 approved maintenance organisation

Contact

Phone: +977 9801249907