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Man Maya Airport

Coordinates: 27°10′52″N 086°46′22″E / 27.18111°N 86.77278°E / 27.18111; 86.77278
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Man Maya Airport

मन माया विमानस्थल
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerGovernment of Nepal
OperatorCivil Aviation Authority of Nepal
ServesRupakot Majhuwagadhi, Nepal
Elevation AMSL4,456 ft / 1,358 m
Coordinates27°10′52″N 086°46′22″E / 27.18111°N 86.77278°E / 27.18111; 86.77278
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Man Maya Airport is located in Nepal
Man Maya Airport
Man Maya Airport
Location of airport in Nepal
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
08/26 520 1,706 Asphalt

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.

History

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The 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

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The following airlines offer regular scheduled flights at Man Maya Airport:

AirlinesDestinations
Nepal Airlines Kathmandu[4]
Summit Air Kathmandu[5]
Tara Air Kathmandu[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Khanidanda Airport back in operation". Nepal Republic Media. 3 July 2015. Archived from the original on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  2. ^ "Khanidanda, Nepal to reopen to commercial traffic". Ch-aviation. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Test flight conducted at Khanidanda airport". The Himalayan Times. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Domestic || Nepal Airlines Corporation".
  5. ^ "Flight Schedule". Summit Air. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  6. ^ "Flight Schedule". Tara Air. Retrieved 15 October 2017.