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Japan to fund a new air traffic control tower at Kathmandu airport

Japan will fund construction of a new air traffic control tower at Kathmandu airport in Nepal.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 22, 2026, 2:38 AM UTC.

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Improved air-traffic infrastructure could strengthen aviation safety and capacity at a key international airport.

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Japan to fund new ATC tower at Kathmandu airport ↗kathmandupost.com · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC

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