ISLAMABAD: As the Civil Aviation Authority (CCA) of Pakistan has upgraded and developed the Skardu Airport to an international airport, the airport in the midst of the mountainous region of the country is now ready to handle international flights. The airport in Skardu was earlier being upgraded to international standards for international flights and would have an additional runway enabling wide-body aircraft to operate. However, immediate operation of the airport as an international airport was unlikely keeping in view the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in the country. Article continues after this advertisementHe was, however, hopeful that soon after improvement in Covid situation, the newly upgraded airport would be operated for international flights. The Skardu airport is now handling flights like any other major airport of the country.

Source: Pakistan Today August 23, 2021 11:48 UTC