Nepal: SASEC Airport Capacity Enhancement Project

This project will improve the capacity of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu and Gautam Buddha Airport (GBA) in Lumbini.

PROJECT DETAILS

Commitment Date

Funding Type

Country

Sector

Status

Total Cost

24 Dec 2020

Loan

Nepal

Transport/Air

Ongoing

$198 million

KEY OUTPUTS

Construction of TIA airside facilities, such as a parallel taxiway extension and hangar aprons.

Construction of an international terminal building, Terminal 2, at GBA.

Completion of the design for TIA’s next phase, which would further expand its capacity and efficiency.

FINANCING

$150 million (Asian Development Fund)

$48 million (Government of Nepal)