Nalinchowk Heliport (IATA: n/a) is a heliport located in Bhaktapur, in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal.[2]
Nalinchowk Heliport नलिञ्चोक हेलिप्याड | |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Serves | Bhaktapur and Kathmandu Valley |
| Location | Bhaktapur |
| Opened | 21 June 2024[1] |
History
editIn 2022, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal began construction of a new heliport within Kathmandu Valley to release congestion of traffic at Tribhuvan International Airport[3] with constructions beginning late 2023.[4] It opened in June 2024.[5] After its opening, it was critizied for lacking safety mechanisms such as an own control tower and refuling facilities.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Official commencement of operations at Nalinchowk Heliport, Bhaktapur". X. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Heliport shifted from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhaktapur". eKantipur. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "CAAN to construct a modern helipad in Nalinchowk, Bhaktapur". Aviation News Network Nepal. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Heliport built in Bhaktapur's Nalin chowk". República. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Nalinchwok Heliport begins its official operation today". Aviation Nepal News Network. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Nalinchowk Helipad operation draws bigger Safety Concerns". Aviation Nepal News Network. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
