Bhadrapur Airport


Bhadrapur Airport, also known as Chandragadhi Airport, is a domestic airport located in Bhadrapur serving Jhapa District, a district in Province No. 1 in Nepal. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal considers it an important hub for passengers from north eastern states of India, Bhutan and Bangladesh.

History

The airport has served as an airfield since November 1963. Originally a grass runway, it was re-laid in concrete and has been extended several times. The airport was named "Airport of the Year 2013" by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.
On 31 January 2018, Prime Minister K.P. Oli inaugurated a newly built RNAV system at the airport, making it capable of handling night flights.

Facilities

The airport is located at elevation. It has one runway designated 10/28 with an asphalt surface measuring. All commercial airlines operate through one small terminal of Bhadrapur Airport.

Airlines and destinations