Nepal: Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project
The Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project will promote broad-based economic growth by enhancing safety and capacity at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, and three remote domestic airports – Lukla, Rara, and Simikot. The project will improve overall sector management by implementing a 3-year capacity development program for the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.
| PROJECT DETAILS | ||
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Commitment Date Funding Type Country Sector Status Total Cost |
25 May 2010 Loan/Grant Nepal Transport/Air Closed $92 million | |
| KEY OUTPUTS |
TIA airside and landside infrastructure improved, and air traffic management equipment upgraded Basic safety infrastructure improved at Lukla, Rara, and Simikot airports CAAN organizational and management capabilities enhanced |
| FINANCING |
$80 million (Asian Development Bank) $12 million (Government of Nepal) |
