Question : RAXAUL AIRPORT



(a) whether the Raxaul Airport in Bihar is in-operative;

(b) if, so, the reasons therefor; and

(c) the value of the assets of this airport and the amount being spent annually on its maintenance?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SHRIPAD Y. NAIK )

(a):- Yes, Sir.

(b):- No airline has requested to operate from Raxaul Airport.

(c):- The book value of land is approximately Rs.3 lakhs. No amount is being spent on its maintenance.