Man Maya Airport (Nepali: मन माया विमानस्थल, ICAO: VNKD), also known as Khanidanda Airport, is a domestic airport located in Rupakot Majhuwagadhi serving Khotang District, a district in Koshi Province in Nepal.
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | Government of Nepal | ||||||||||
| Operator | Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal | ||||||||||
| Serves | Rupakot Majhuwagadhi, Nepal | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 4,456 ft / 1,358 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°10′52″N 086°46′22″E / 27.18111°N 86.77278°E | ||||||||||
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History
editThe airport originally had a 590 meter long dirt runway which marred operations during the rainy season. The runway blacktopped in July 2015 at a cost of Rs 70 million, allowing for year-round operations.[1] Simrik Airlines had announced plans to resume services to the airport.[2]
In 2018, the airport was severely damaged by a landslide. It was reopened in 2020.[3]
Airlines and destinations
editThe following airlines offer regular scheduled flights at Man Maya Airport:
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Nepal Airlines | Kathmandu[4] |
| Summit Air | Kathmandu[5] |
| Tara Air | Kathmandu[6] |
References
edit- ^ "Khanidanda Airport back in operation". Nepal Republic Media. 3 July 2015. Archived from the original on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- ^ "Khanidanda, Nepal to reopen to commercial traffic". Ch-aviation. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- ^ "Test flight conducted at Khanidanda airport". The Himalayan Times. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ "Domestic || Nepal Airlines Corporation".
- ^ "Flight Schedule". Summit Air. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Flight Schedule". Tara Air. Retrieved 15 October 2017.