 The construction of the airport was set to be completed by the end of 2017 but the process was delayed for more than six months and the deadline of the completion was extended to 2019 due to the 2015 Nepal earthquake and the 2015 Nepal blockade.In July 2019, the project's deadline was extended and the expansion was expected to be completed by December 2019.The airport is at an elevation of above mean sea level.