Expansion of Nepalgunj Airport resumes

The project has been divided into four phases as per the 20-year master plan to develop the domestic airport into an international airport

NEPALGUNJ
RSS

Expansion of the Nepalgunj Airport in Nepalgunj in Banke district that was halted for nearly six months due to COVID-19 pandemic has resumed.

Construction of the runway and terminal tower is underway, according to the Civil Aviation Office. The project has been divided into four phases as per the 20-year master plan to develop the domestic airport into an international airport. 

The entire project is estimated to cost over Rs 12 billion with more than 3.5 billion will to be spent in the first and second phase, said Office Chief Prem Nath Thakur. The runway would be upgraded from 3C category to 4C category. 

Additionally, over 100 bighas of the lands is required for the expansion of the airport as per the master plan. The Airport spanning 166 bighas is the second busiest Airport after Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. 

Over 40 flights were being operated from and to this Airport on a daily basis prior to the pandemic.
 

ALSO READ

Walking Tours Pick Up Pace

Airport Will Be Completed On Time: Chief Minister Gurung

Spain Imposes State Of Emergency In Virus-Hit Madrid

Indian Ambassador Calls On Tourism Minister

Pokhara Intl Airport Completes 64 Per Cent Of Construction 

Nepal's Informal Sector Hardest Hit By COVID-19: WB Report

Hawaii Pushes Forward With Tourism Despite Safety Concerns

Preparations To Open Religious Shrines From October 17