DOLPA, April 21: The Jufal Airport has resumed operations after 53 days of closure for runway repairs. The airport became operational again following the landing of a Tara Air flight from Nepalgunj this morning.
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) Engineer Bir Prasad Shahi stated that the runway was repaired at a cost of Rs 60 million, including value-added tax. A total of 185 meters of the runway has been repaired.
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Airlines had previously expressed concerns about the risks of operating flights due to the deteriorated runway. The Jufal Airport is the only airport in Dolpa.
