(a) whether the Bagdogra airport has been shifted to civilian area;
(b) if so, whether the entrance to the airport is still from the defence area;
(c) if so, whether the new approach road to the entrance is obstructed by a wall;
(d) if so, whether the ministry has taken up this issue with the Ministry of Defence; and
(e) if so, the outcome thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI RAJIV PRATAP RUDY )
(a) & (b):-Bagdogra airport belongs to Ministry of Defence and Airports Authority of India maintains a Civil Enclave to which entry is from the Defence area.
(c), (d) & (e):- The new approach road to the Civil Enclave is obstructed by the Indian Air Force boundary wall. Necessary clearances have already been obtained for connecting new approach road with Civil Enclave in September, 2003 with certain conditions. The action has been initiated in this regard.