(a) the progress made in construction of runway and Air Traffic Control Building of Lilabari Airport (North Lakhimpur) in Assam; and
(b) the date by which flights to and from Lilabari airport is to commence?
(a) the progress made in construction of runway and Air Traffic Control Building of Lilabari Airport (North Lakhimpur) in Assam; and
(b) the date by which flights to and from Lilabari airport is to commence?
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN )
(a) :- Extension/ strengthening of runway to 7500 feet was completed in May, 2001 at Lilabari airport. 90% of the construction work of Air Traffic Control building has been completed at this airport and is likely to be fully completed by March, 2002.
(b): Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Sahara Airlines have been intimated of the development and availability of runway at this airport for starting their operations. Airlines plan their services based on commercial and operational viability subject to route dispersal guidelines.