Khiji Chandeswori Domestic Airport (also known as Khiji Demba Airport[2]) is a domestic airport in Khiji Chandeshwari in Okhaldhunga District in Koshi Province in Nepal.[1] The airport is being constructed with the joint effort of Khijidemba Rural Municipality and the provincial government.[3][4][5]
Khiji Chandeshwori Airport | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Private | ||||||||||
| Operator | Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal | ||||||||||
| Serves | Khiji Chandeshwari and Okhaldhunga District, Nepal | ||||||||||
| Opened | 23 December 2019 | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 6,789 ft / 2,070 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°29′N 86°19′E / 27.483°N 86.317°E | ||||||||||
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  Khiji Chandeswari Airport Location of airport in Nepal | |||||||||||
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Facilities
editThe airport resides at an elevation of 6,789 feet (2,069 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway which is 580 metres (1,903 ft) in length.[1]
Airlines and destinations
editTara Air has already conducted a test flight to this airport and is planning to operate scheduled services to Kathmandu.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Khiji Chandeshwori Airport" (PDF). Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ "Successful Test flight conducted at Khiji Demba Airport". Tourism Mail. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- ^ "Republicadainik". Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ a b "The Himalayan Times". Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "gorkhapatraonline". Retrieved 23 December 2019.
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