Man Maya Airport

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Man Maya Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
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″N086°46′22″E / 27.18111°N 86.77278°E / 27.18111; 86.77278 Coordinates: 27°10′52″N086°46′22″E / 27.18111°N 86.77278°E / 27.18111; 86.77278
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Man Maya Airport
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Man Maya Airport( ICAO : VNKD), also known as Khanidanda Airport, is a domestic airport located in Rupakot Majhuwagadhi serving Khotang District, a district in Province No. 1 in Nepal.

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History

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

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

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

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References

  1. "Khanidanda Airport back in operation". Nepal Republic Media. 3 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. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  4. http://www.nepalairlines.com.np/home/schedule/domestic
  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.