12 Jul 2019 | 12:12 PM UTC
Nepal: Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) temporarily closes on July 12
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) temporarily closes due to a skidding incident July 12; lingering delays possible
Event
A Yeti Airlines plane skidded on the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) runway on Friday, July 12, prompting the airport's closure for six hours. The incident occurred at 11:00 (local time), and the airport returned to normal operations at 17:00.
Lingering disruptions at TIA are likely to persist over the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals flying through TIA are advised to monitor the situation, confirm their flight status, maintain a flexible itinerary, and anticipate flight cancelations and delays.
