Aerial view of Khani Danda Aiport at Diktel.
Airport Overview
Khani Danda Airport also known as Man Maya Airport is in Diktel municipality of Khotang district of Province 1. It is 6 km southwest of District HQ which is accessed via Khani Danda Road. The runway was upgraded to bituminous Asphalt in 2015. The airport is not in operation but can be activated during emergencies upon authorization by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN).
The operation hours fixed for the year-round service are as follows:
- Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec. 0100-0645 UTC
- Mar, Apr, Sept & Oct 0030-0645 UTC
- May, June, July & Aug 0015-0645 UTC
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Nepal |
Province or District |
Province 1/ Khotang |
Nearest Town or City |
6 kms SW of District HQ which is accessed via Khani Danda Road |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Manamaya Rai Khanidanda Airport |
Latitude |
27.18111 |
Longitude |
86.77277 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
6880 ft (2097 m) |
IATA Code |
None |
ICAO Code |
VNKD |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Khani Danda Airport AFS VNKDYDYX |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
None |
Runway
Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1903 × 82 ft (580 × 25 m) |
Runway Orientation |
08 - 26- |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt Concrete |
Runway Condition |
Not in operation |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
No |
Runway Lighting |
No |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
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Air Traffic Control |
Uncontrolled |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
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Weather Information |
AFIS |
Aircraft Parking Space |
2800 sqm of Concrete Apron |
Navigation Aids |
No |
Perimeter Fencing |
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Windsock |
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