KATHMANDU: The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is slated for a temporary suspension of flights and landings lasting thirty minutes this afternoon. A public notice has been issued, indicating that the airport will be inaccessible from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm. This closure is part of scheduled exercises aimed at testing various protocols, including those related to air flight, security, medical response, and rescue operations.

During the designated time frame, observers in the vicinity of the airport may notice smoke as emergency drills are conducted. These drills involve coordinated efforts from fire brigades, security personnel, and ambulance services. The activities are designed to adhere to the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization and are part of the airport's emergency contingency plan.