Bathpalathang Airport

Bathpalathang Airport
IATA: none – ICAO: none
Bathpalathang
Airport
Location of airport in Bhutan
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Government
Serves Jakar, Bhutan
Elevation AMSL  ft / 2,700 m

Bathpalathang Airport is a domestic Bhutanese airport in Jakar (Bjakar),[1] Bumthang District. The airport has been slated since the Royal Bhutanese Government's 10th Five Year Plan (2008). The airport was originally slated to open in October 2010,[2][3], and then delayed to November 2010.[4] By December 2010, operations were pushed back to March 2011,[5][6] then April 2011.[7] Shortages in the spring prompted a new target date of July 2011, however as of September 2011, the airport has not been opened for operations.[8][9]

Airport construction at Bathpalathang met several delays, including soil instability under the runway,[4][10] funding,[11], labor and material shortages,[8] and nearby river protection and diversion,[2][12] each of which underpinned the ultimate success of any airport at the site. Despite assurances by government personnel and contractors that the airport would be completed on time, the public remained conscious of the numerous delays as they arose.[4][12] Further complications have arisen from legislated land and property compensation schemes for those who have been forced to relocate to accommodate the airport.[13]

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b Yeshi, Samten (2010-06-02). "River Diversion Work Begins". Kuensel online. http://www.kuenselonline.com/2010/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15636. Retrieved 2011-09-08. 
  3. ^ Wangchuk, Samten (2010-06-01). "Who'll Take Wing". Kuensel online. http://www.kuenselonline.com/2010/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=15629. Retrieved 2011-09-08. 
  4. ^ a b c "Bathpalathang Airport Will not Complete on Time". Bhutan Broadcasting Service. 2010-08-14. http://www.bbs.com.bt/bbs/?p=751. Retrieved 2011-09-08. 
  5. ^ Dorji, Gyalsten K (2009-11-26). "2 Domestic Airports by 2010". Kuensel online. http://www.kuenselonline.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=14069. Retrieved 2011-07-25. 
  6. ^ Pelden, Sonam (2010-01-08). "Groundwork Begins for Taking to the Air". Kuensel online. http://www.kuenselonline.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=14428. Retrieved 2011-07-25. 
  7. ^ Dorji, Gyaltsen K (2011-02-09). "An April Beginning?". Kuensel online. http://www.kuenselonline.com/2010/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18336. Retrieved 2011-08-09. 
  8. ^ a b Yeshi, Samten (2011-05-20). "Second Deadline Likely to be Missed". Kuensel online. http://www.kuenselonline.com/2010/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=19450. Retrieved 2011-09-08. 
  9. ^ Tenzin, Tashi (2011-09-08). "Picture Story – So Close Yet So Far". Kuensel online. http://www.kuenselonline.com/2010/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=20705. Retrieved 2011-09-08. 
  10. ^ Yeshi, Samten (2010-08-18). "Quality Outweighs Deadline". Kuensel online. http://www.kuenselonline.com/2010/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=16442. Retrieved 2011-09-08. 
  11. ^ Dema, Kesang (2010-09-21). "Penalty Paid ... From One Pocket to Another". Kuensel online. http://www.kuenselonline.com/2010/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=16795. Retrieved 2011-09-08. 
  12. ^ a b Saraswati (2010-12-10). "Despite River Training Works, Bathpalathang Airport Will Finish on Time". Business Bhutan online. http://www.businessbhutan.bt/?p=3578. Retrieved 2011-09-08. 
  13. ^ Yeshi, Samten (2011-02-01). "Unresolved Land Issues in Bumthang". Kuensel online. http://www.kuenselonline.com/2010/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18282. Retrieved 2011-09-08.