Khiji Chandeshwori Airport

Khiji Chandeswori Domestic Airport (also known as Khiji Demba Airport[2]) is an domestic airport in Khiji Chandeshwari in Okhaldhunga District in Province No. 1 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
Summary
Airport typePrivate
OperatorCivil Aviation Authority of Nepal
ServesKhiji Chandeshwari and Okhaldhunga District, Nepal
Opened23 December 2019
Elevation AMSL6,789 ft / 2,070 m
Coordinates27°29′N 86°19′E
Map
Khiji Chandeswari Airport
Location of airport in Nepal
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
15/33 580 1,903 Gravel
Source:[1]

Facilities

The 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

Tara Air has already conducted a test flight to this airport and is planning to operate scheduled services to Kathmandu Airport.[4]

References
  1. "Khiji Chandeshwori Airport" (PDF). Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  2. "Successful Test flight conducted at Khiji Demba Airport". Tourism Mail. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  3. "Republicadainik". Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  4. "The Himalayan Times". Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  5. "gorkhapatraonline". Retrieved 23 December 2019.
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