Japan to fund new ATC tower at Kathmandu airport
Summary
Japan has approved a Rs2.73 billion grant to build a modern air traffic control tower and navigation services building at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport. The new facility is aimed at improving aviation safety and efficiency as traffic at Nepal’s main airport continues to rise.
Key Points
- Nepal’s Cabinet approved a Rs2.73 billion grant from Japan to build a modern ATC tower at Tribhuvan International Airport.
- The project will include a new control tower, an air navigation services building and advanced air traffic management systems.
- Japan has supported Nepal’s civil aviation sector since 1988, with major assistance accelerated after the 1992 air disasters.
- Aviation officials say the upgrade is needed as passenger and aircraft movements at TIA continue to increase sharply.
