Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (ICAO: VNKT / IATA: KTM)
Location (City, Country)
Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
Airport Type & Size
1 Runway, 1 terminal buildings, 1 small cargo terminal (Only aircraft up to E class are allowed.)
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
This airport offers a spectacular sight, with modern wide-body passenger jets and even the smallest aircraft plying the Himalayan wilderness sharing the same runway. Fans of the DHC-6 will be delighted to know that there’s another airport besides SXM where they can see it.
Major Airlines & Routes
Example: Lufthansa, United, Emirates, Singapore Airlines — routes to Europe, Asia, US
Unique Features or Challenges
This airport requires landing planes to descent or circle steeply to avoid the high mountains, a crucial element of the “circling approach.” Incorporating this somewhat challenging precision into the minigame would offer players the small pleasure of landing and earning XP.
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