Altitude Air Pvt. Ltd is a charter helicopter airline based in Tribhuvan International Airport and Sinamangal, Kathmandu. The company began operations in 2016 and mainly carries out rescue and charter flights. In 2024, Altitude Air successfully retrieved the bodies of five deceased Russian climbers at 7000 meters, after numerous other companies were unable to do so.

History

Altitude Air was founded in 2016 in

Kathmandu, Nepal Kathmandu () is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the central part of the country within the Kathmandu Valley. As per the 2021 Nepal census, it has a population of 845,767 residing in 105,649 households, with approximately 4 m ...

, by various Nepalese tourism entrepreneurs. It ran its test flight on the 27th of September and currently operates two brand-new Airbus H-125 helicopters with highly advanced technology to deliver unparalleled performances. Backed by a team of exceedingly skilled pilots, engineers, and tourism-leading veterans, Altitude’s team works collaboratively to offer a diverse range of services that exceed expectations and forge limitless paths toward customer satisfaction.

Fleet

Altitude Air gained attention initially, as the first airline company in Nepal to purchase brand-new commercial aircraft, unlike other helicopter companies that operate second-hand crafts. The Altitude fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of 2025):

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* Airlines of Nepal Helicopter airlines Airlines established in 2016 2016 establishments in Nepal {{Nepal-transport-stub