Question : CONSTRUCTION OF RUNWAY

(a) whether the Government of Andhra Pradesh has requested the Union Government for approval of construction of runway of 10,000 feet at Vizag Airport by the Defence;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the present status of the request; and

(d) the action likely to be taken by the Union Government in this regard?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)

(a) Yes, Sir.


(b) to (d): The Airport Authority of India have prepared a Project Report which is under examination of Ministry of Defence. Issues regarding acquisition of land, approach funnel chart and Master Plan have been resolved.