Nalinchowk Heliport

Nalinchowk Heliport

नलिञ्चोक हेलिप्याड
Summary
ServesBhaktapur and Kathmandu Valley
LocationBhaktapur
Opened21 June 2024[1]
Coordinates27°39′01″N 85°27′54″E / 27.6502°N 85.4649°E / 27.6502; 85.4649
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Nalinchowk Heliport (IATA: n/a) is a heliport located in Bhaktapur, in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal[2] aimed at inheriting helicopter operations from Tribhuvan International Airport.[3]

History

In 2022, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal began construction of a new heliport within Kathmandu Valley to release congestion of traffic at Tribhuvan International Airport[4] with constructions beginning late 2023.[5] It opened in June 2024.[6] After its opening, it was critizied for lacking safety mechanisms such as an own control tower and refueling facilities.[7][8] On 11 July, roughly two weeks after oepning, operations were halted by pilots due to these concerns[9] Other news outlets claimed that operations were stopped due to a lack of demand.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Official commencement of operations at Nalinchowk Heliport, Bhaktapur". X. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Heliport shifted from Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhaktapur". eKantipur. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  3. ^ Sierra, Gems (27 December 2023). "AVIATIONConstruction of Nalinchwok Helipad completed expecting traffic reduction in TIA". Aviation News Nepal. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  4. ^ "CAAN to construct a modern helipad in Nalinchowk, Bhaktapur". Aviation News Network Nepal. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Heliport built in Bhaktapur's Nalin chowk". República. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Nalinchwok Heliport begins its official operation today". Aviation Nepal News Network. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Nalinchowk Helipad operation draws bigger Safety Concerns". Aviation Nepal News Network. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Pilots express concerns over safety hazards in conducting flights from Nalinchowk Helipor". The Himalayan Times. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Flights halted at Nalinchowk heliport, CAAN says it has no formal information". República. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Flights Come to a Grinding Halt at Nalinchowk Helipad". New Business Age. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.