CAAN to reopen eight domestic airports in Western Nepal

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) is planning to resume airport operations in eight areas, all lying in the remote corners of western Nepal.The domestic airports at Kamalbajar, Tikapur, Darchula, Mahendranagar, Baitadi, Achham, Doti, and Baluwa were closed about a decade ago citing insufficient air traffic. But now the government is all set to begin operations at these airports taking into consideration growing demand from the public. CAAN has already conducted test flights at Accham, Doti, and Baluwa and is all set to reopen these airports soon.