Jufal Airport resumes operations after 53 days

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.