Aviation Infrastructure

Renowned as an attractive tourist destination worldwide, Nepal has made great strides in the advancement of aviation infrastructure as the nation aims to expedite development works and give a boost to the multifaceted tourism industry. The much-awaited Pokhara International Airport (PIA) has come into operation officially since the first day of 2023, bringing a lot of cheers to tourism stakeholders as well as local residents. Located at Chhine Danda of Pokhara Metropolis in Kaski district, the newly-built airport is projected to handle one million passengers annually. The PIA was a dream of the locals. The airport lies just three-kilometre east of the existing domestic airport of this beautiful lake city and 200-km west of Kathmandu. The new aviation facility is situated at an elevation of about 800 metres above sea level. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ inaugurated the airport amidst a special ceremony held in Pokhara on Monday. With the opening of this airport, a positive message has been sent to the world that Pokhara, a major tourist hotspot of the nation, now boasts of an additional facility.