Jufal Airport in Dolpa, which had remained closed for 53 days, has resumed operations from today.  

The airport was temporarily shut to upgrade the 185-meter-long runway which was completed at a cost of Rs 60 million including VAT, according to Civil Aviation Authority's engineer Bir Prasad Shahi.

This morning, a Tara Air flight from Nepalgunj landed at Jufal, marking the resumption of the services. Prior to this, the runway was in a dilapidated condition, posing a threat to travelers.

Jufal serves as the sole airport in Dolpa of Karnali Province, the largest district across the country.