Man Maya Airport

Man Maya Airport मन माया विमानस्थल
IATA: none ICAO: VNKD
Summary
Airport type	Public
Owner	Government of Nepal
Operator	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
Serves	Rupakot Majhuwagadhi, Nepal
Elevation AMSL	4,456 ft / 1,358 m
Coordinates	27°10′52″N 086°46′22″E
Map
Man Maya Airport Location of airport in Nepal
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 08/26 520 1,706 Asphalt

Man Maya Airport (Nepali: मन माया विमानस्थल, ICAO: VNKD), also known as Khanidanda Airport, is a domestic airport located in Rupakot Majhuwagadhi serving Khotang District, a district in Koshi Province in Nepal.

History

The airport originally had a 590 meter long dirt runway which marred operations during the rainy season. The runway blacktopped in July 2015 at a cost of Rs 70 million, allowing for year-round operations.[1] Simrik Airlines had announced plans to resume services to the airport.[2]

In 2018, the airport was severely damaged by a landslide. It was reopened in 2020.[3]

Airlines and destinations

The following airlines offer regular scheduled flights at Man Maya Airport:

Airlines	Destinations
Nepal Airlines	Kathmandu[4]
Summit Air	Kathmandu[5]
Tara Air	Kathmandu[6]

References

1. "Khanidanda Airport back in operation". Nepal Republic Media. 3 July 2015. Archived from the original on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
2. "Khanidanda, Nepal to reopen to commercial traffic". Ch-aviation. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
3. "Test flight conducted at Khanidanda airport". The Himalayan Times. 26 February 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
4. "Domestic || Nepal Airlines Corporation".
5. "Flight Schedule". Summit Air. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
6. "Flight Schedule". Tara Air. Retrieved 15 October 2017.