Question : NIGHT LANDING FACILITY AT GOA AIRPORT .



(a) whether facilities are not available at Goa Airport for flying or landing at aircraft during evening and night hours;

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether there is any proposal for opening of a new airport having landing facilities for evening and night services;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefore?

Answer given by the minister

- - - - - - THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION
(SHRI SHARAD YADAV) ............................................................
(a) & (b):- The airport at Goa belongs to Indian Navy. Airports Authority of India (AAI) only maintains a Civil Enclave at Goa. Presently, night flying for civil flights have not ben permitted by Indian Navy at this airport.
(c), (d) & (e):- No, Sir.