Tribhuvan International Airport Nepal TIA । त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, नेपाल

Tribhuvan International Airport Nepal TIA । त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, नेपाल
Tribhuvan International Airport (Nepali: त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल) is an international airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, located in the Kathmandu Valley about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the city center of Kathmandu. The airport has served as an airfield since 1949, and was inaugurated in 1955 by King Mahendra of Nepal. It received its current name in 1964. Originally a grass runway, it was re-laid in concrete in 1957 and has been extended several times. The first jet aircraft landed at Tribhuvan in 1967 and regular jet operations commenced in 1972.
It is the sole international airport in Nepal. Having one domestic and one international terminal, the airport serves as a hub for several Nepalese airlines and over 30 international airlines connect Nepal to destinations in Asia and the Middle East.
Due to severe traffic congestion and the airport running out of its maximum capacity, the government of Nepal decided to construct more international airports, notably, Nijgadh International Airport, Pokhara International Airport and Gautam Buddha Airport.
History
The airport was originally named Gauchaur Airport, after the area of Kathmandu where it was situated. The formal beginning of aviation in Nepal occurred in 1949, with the landing of a Beechcraft Bonanza carrying the Indian ambassador. The first charter flight took place between Gauchaur and Calcutta, in a Himalayan Aviation Dakota on 20 February 1950.
In 1955, the airport was inaugurated by King Mahendra and renamed Tribhuvan Airport in memory of the king's father. The airport was again renamed Tribhuvan International Airport in 1964. The original grass runway was re-laid in concrete in 1957 and extended from 3,750 feet (1,140 m), to 6,600 feet (2,000 m) in 1967. The runway was again extended from 6,600 feet (2,000 m) to 10,000 feet (3,000 m) in 1975.
The first jet aircraft to land at Tribhuvan was a Lufthansa Boeing 707 in 1967. Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation commenced jet operations at the airport in 1972 with Boeing 727 aircraft.
In May 2007, Austrian Airlines discontinued their flight to Vienna, Nepal's last direct air link to Europe. Since September 2013, Turkish Airlines launched direct flights from Istanbul to Kathmandu, re-establishing Nepal's connection with continental Europe.
Runway
The airport has a single 10,007 feet (3,050 m) concrete runway oriented 02/20. There is no instrument landing system available.
Terminals
The airport has two public terminals, one for international and one for domestic traffic. It also has a terminal for VIP guests operated by the Government of Nepal, where international state guests are welcomed. There are plans to construct a separate terminal for helicopter transportation
Radisson Hotel Kathmandu operates an executive lounge for first and business class passengers for some airlines and Thai Airways operates a lounge for its business-class passengers, as well as Star Alliance Gold card holders.
Aircraft maintenance
Nepal Airlines operates a large hangar. There are plans to upgrade this facility. Buddha Air operates a closed door hangar facility, which can accommodate narrow-body aircraft at the Eastern side of the airport.
Location and access
Tribhuvan International Airport is located 1 km (0.6 mi) from Pashupatinath Temple, 6 km (3.7 mi) east of city center and main tourists area Thamel. The airport is connected to Kathmandu by city bus Sajha Yatayat, local buses from the airport, and taxis. The nearest hotel is Airport Hotel located 200 m (0.1 mi) from the airport gate.




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