Bathpalathang Airport
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Bathpalathang Airport is a domestic Bhutanese
airport in Jakar
(Bjakar), Bumthang District
. The airport has been slated since the Royal Bhutanese Government's 10th Five Year Plan
(2008). The airport was originally slated to open in October 2010,, and then delayed to November 2010. By December 2010, operations were pushed back to March 2011, then April 2011. Shortages in the spring prompted a new target date of July 2011, however as of September 2011, the airport has not been opened for operations.
Airport construction at Bathpalathang met several delays, including soil instability under the runway, funding,, labor and material shortages, and nearby river protection and diversion, each of which underpinned the ultimate success of any airport at the site. Despite assurances by government personnel and contractors that the airport would be completed on time, the public remained conscious of the numerous delays as they arose. Further complications have arisen from legislated
land and property compensation schemes for those who have been forced to relocate to accommodate the airport.
Bhutanese
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airport in Jakar
Jakar
Jakar is a town in the central-eastern region of Bhutan. It is the district capital of Bumthang District and the location of Jakar Dzong, the regional dzong fortress...
(Bjakar), Bumthang District
Bumthang District
Bumthang District is one of the 20 dzongkhag comprising Bhutan. It is the most historic dzongkhag if the number of ancient temples and sacred sites is counted...
. The airport has been slated since the Royal Bhutanese Government's 10th Five Year Plan
Five-Year Plans of Bhutan
The Five Year Plans of Bhutan are a series of national economic development plans created by the government of Bhutan since 1961.The government of Bhutan has played a pervasive role in its economy and development...
(2008). The airport was originally slated to open in October 2010,, and then delayed to November 2010. By December 2010, operations were pushed back to March 2011, then April 2011. Shortages in the spring prompted a new target date of July 2011, however as of September 2011, the airport has not been opened for operations.
Airport construction at Bathpalathang met several delays, including soil instability under the runway, funding,, labor and material shortages, and nearby river protection and diversion, each of which underpinned the ultimate success of any airport at the site. Despite assurances by government personnel and contractors that the airport would be completed on time, the public remained conscious of the numerous delays as they arose. Further complications have arisen from legislated
Bhutanese legislation
Bhutanese legislation is created by the bicameral Parliament of Bhutan. Either the upper house National Council, the lower house National Assembly, or the Attorney General may author bills to be passed as acts, with the exception of money and financial bills, which are the sole purview of the...
land and property compensation schemes for those who have been forced to relocate to accommodate the airport.