Minister orders feasibility studies for expansion of Tarigaun, Rara Airports
Summary
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Paudel has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal to begin feasibility and technical studies for expanding Tarigaun Airport in Dang and Rara Airport in Mugu. He also asked officials to assess the need for a new airport at an alternative location and prepare an action plan for the projects.
Key Points
- Khadak Raj Paudel ordered CAAN to start feasibility studies for the development and expansion of Tarigaun and Rara airports.
- The directive followed his recent inspection of Tarigaun, Rara, Nepalgunj and Jumla airports.
- CAAN will study infrastructure needs, technical feasibility, operational capacity and ways to improve air services.
- The minister also asked for a study on building a new airport at an alternative location.
