(a) whether the Government is proposed increase the length of runway of Madurai Airport;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government is proposed increase the length of runway of Madurai Airport;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI PRAFUL PATEL )
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) Work for extension and strengthening of the existing runway from 6115 feet to 7500 feet at Madurai airport has already been taken up in January, 2005 at the cost of Rs.35.25 crores to make it suitable for operation of AB-320 type of aircraft. The probable date of completion of the work is July, 2006.
(c) Does not arise.