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Tribhuvan International Airport Inaugurates New Taxiway System to Enhance Efficiency

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The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has inaugurated a new parallel taxiway "P" along with associated taxiways "S" and "T" at Tribhuvan International Airport. This new taxiway system is expected to significantly improve aircraft ground movement efficiency, enhance operational safety, reduce runway occupancy time, and increase the airport's overall operational capacity.

  • The project was implemented under CAAN’s Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project.
  • Authorities believe the upgraded infrastructure will help ease air traffic congestion and strengthen airport operations.
  • The inauguration ceremony was attended by Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Secretary Mukunda Niraula and CAAN Director General Mukesh Dangol, along with other stakeholders.
  • The new taxiways are intended to increase the operational capacity of Nepal’s busiest international gateway.

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