Jufal Airport resumes after 53 days of closure

DOLPA: Flights at Jufal Airport in Dolpa have resumed after 53 days of closure.

The airport was temporarily shut to upgrade the 185-metre-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 State, the largest district across the country.