(a) the progress achieved in the construction of runway extension work of Calicut Airport from 6000 ft. to 9000 ft.;
(b) whether Government have taken any steps to expedite the work;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether there is any plan to introduce night landing facility at Calicut Airport; and
(e) if so, the time by which it is likely to be provided?
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION
(SHRI SHARAD YADAV)
(a), (b) & (c) :- The extension of runway from 6000 ft. to
7500 ft. has already been completed at Calicut airport.
Work on further extension of runway from 7500 ft. to 9380
ft. is in progress. There has been delay in execution of
this work due to prolonged heavy rains and labour problems.
Additional manpower and machinery have been mobilised to
complete the extension of runway by 31.12.2000.
(d) & (e) :- Night Landing facility is available at Calicut
airport.