Nepal has a total of 55 airports—three international and 52 domestic—but only 34 are currently operational, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. All three international airports—Tribhuvan, Gautam Buddha, and Pokhara—are functional, along with two domestic hub airports, Biratnagar and Nepalgunj, and 29 other domestic airports. The remaining 21 airports, including Baglung, Baitadi, Jiri, and Rolpa, remain closed. Only 10 airports support night operations, significantly restricting flight scheduling and flexibility. Nepal also has a heliport in Bhaktapur’s Nalinchok, while projects such as Nijgadh International Airport and Arghakhanchi Domestic Airport are under construction. The limited number of operational airports and night-flight facilities highlights the need for sustained investment in aviation infrastructure to improve safety, connectivity, and regional access.
