(a) the present position of extension of Silchar Airport for Airbus landing;
(b) the time by which the work is likely to be completed; and
(c) whether Night Landing facilities is likely to be taken alongwith the extension of work?
(a) the present position of extension of Silchar Airport for Airbus landing;
(b) the time by which the work is likely to be completed; and
(c) whether Night Landing facilities is likely to be taken alongwith the extension of work?
THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHARAD YADAV)
(a) & (b) :- Airports Authority of India has acquired 33
acres of land from the State Government for extension of
runway from 6000 ft. to 7200 ft. at Silchar airport for
operation of AB-320 class of Aircraft. After preparation of
detailed estimates, work is likely to be awarded by March,
2001. Execution period is 24 months after commencement of
work.
(c) :- Yes, Sir.