Question : AIRFIELDS AND AIRPORTS IN ANDHRA PRADESH



(a) whether there are a number of airfields and airports lying unused in Andhra Pradesh;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether there is any plan to revive the same and put them to use for inter-State air travel; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHARAD YADAV)

(a), (b), (c) & (d) :- The airports at Donakunda, Cuddapah and Warrangal in Andhra Pradesh are non-operational. Airports Authority of India has requested the State Government of Andhra Pradesh to take over these airports for aviation activities but there has been no response from the State Government Authorities.