Resunga Airport Flights Halted for Three Months Due to Adverse Weather
Summary
Flights from Resunga Airport in Gulmi have been halted for three months because of adverse weather and thick monsoon fog. The disruption has left passengers relying on long road journeys while hurting patients, elderly travelers, and local tourism.
Key Points
- No flights have operated from Resunga Airport for the past three months due to repeated cancellations caused by bad weather.
- Passengers heading to Kathmandu have been forced to use road travel, which takes 12 to 16 hours instead of about 45 to 50 minutes by air.
- The interruption has increased time and financial burdens on travelers, especially elderly and sick passengers with urgent needs.
- Local leaders say irregular air service is also affecting tourism promotion in Gulmi.
