Question : STATUS OF WORK AT VIJAYAWADA AIRPORT



(a) the present status of work on strengthening of runway and construction of new apron and link taxiway for the Vijayawada Airport;

(b) whether the work on the said airport is behind scheduled programme; and

(c) if so, the reasons for the delay?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHARAD YADAV)

(a) :- The work of strengthening of the runway and construction of a new apron with link taxiway at Vijayawada airport was completed in July, 1999 and the airport is fit for operation of B-737 class of aircraft.


(b) & (c) :- Do not arise.