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38349-013: Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project (formerly Civil Aviation Airport Development Project)
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project will enhance safety and capacity at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu and three remote domestic airports--Lukla, Rara, and Simikot. TIA's airfield side infrastructure will be reconfigured and upgraded to international safety standards, including provision or construction of (i) about 1,400 meters (m) of new main taxiways and link taxiways, (ii) runway end safety area and extension, (iii) runway approach lights, (iv) an instrument l... Read More
| Country |
Nepal |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 38349-013 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Loan Grant |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Approved |
| Approval Numbers |
Loan No. 2581 Grant No. 0181 |
| Approval Date | 23 Nov 2009 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 80,000 |
| Geographical Location | Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and three remote domestic airports (Lukla, Rara, and Sumikot). |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Multisector / Multisector |
| Thematic Classification | Capacity development Economic growth Private sector development Regional cooperation and integration |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: B Resettlement: C Indigenous People: C |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Witoon Tawisook
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Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Transport and Communications Division, SARD
Executing Agencies
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
Mr. Dhurba Dass Bhochhibhoya
PDS Creation Date
03 Aug 2009
Last PDS Update
10 May 2013