Nepal - 2.2.38 Manamaya Rai Khanidanda Domestic Airport

Nepal - 2.2.38 Manamaya Rai Khanidanda Domestic Airport

Airport Overview 

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Pic: Aerial view of Khani Danda Aiport at Diktel 

Khani Danda Airport also known as Manmaya Rai Airport  is located in Diktel of Rupakot Majhuwagadhi municipality, Khotang district, Koshi Province. It is 6 kms SW 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. 

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Nepal 

Province or District 

Koshi Province/ Khotang 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

6 kms SW of District HQ which is accessed via Khani Danda Road 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Manamaya Rai Khanidanda Airport  

Latitude 

27.18142 

Longitude 

86.77254 

Elevation (ft and m) 

 1352 m./4435 ft. 

IATA Code 

 KDN 

ICAO Code 

VNKD 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Khani Danda Airport  

AFS VNKDYDYX 

Management Contact Person 

 

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? 

NO 

Runway 

Runway #1 

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  

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening  

 Handheld metal detector 

Runway Lighting 

No 

Refuelling Capacity 

NO 

Ground Handling Services 

 

Air Traffic Control  

 One Man Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories 

Fire Fighting Equipment  

No 

Weather Information 

AFIS 

Tower Observation 

Aircraft Parking Space 

2800 sqm of Concrete Apron 

Navigation Aids  

No 

Perimeter Fencing  

 

Windsock  

 

 

 

 

Fuel Services Charges 

n/a 

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs) 

n/a