Nijgadh International Airport

Nijgadh International Airport is a proposed airport development project in Nijgadh, Nepal. The airport is intended to relieve expected capacity restraints at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, as well as provide another point of entry for international aircraft, should Tribhuvan International Airport unexpectedly close.[1] It is targeted to be complete by December 2018.[2] The proposed airport site lies 150 kilometres (93 mi) from Kathmandu by road. It is expected that the airport will feature two parallel runways, and it will be capable to handle 15 million passengers annually as well as the Airbus A380.[3] The development project also includes an "airport city" and a modern road connection between Nijgadh and Kathmandu.[2]

The Indian government expressed interest in constructing the airport; however, the Nepalese government has mobilized its own funds for the project.[2][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Nijgadh Airport to cost Rs 670 billion". Government of Nepal Office of the Investment Board. 8 April 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 "Nijgadh/Dhumberwana International Airport". CAPA Centre for Aviation. May 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  3. ↑ "Govt nod to nijgadh airport boundary demarcation". Ekantipur. Kantipur Digital Corp. 13 March 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "Rejecting Indian Offer, Nepal To Build Second International Airport On Own". NDTV. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.

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