Question : DEVELOPMENT WORK AT VIJAYAWADA AIRPORT



(a) whether the Development work of Vijayawada Airport has been completed; and

(b) if not, the reasons for delay?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI SHARAD YADAV)

(a) and (b):- Yes, Sir. Airports Authority of India has strengthened the existing runway (5725 ft X 150 ft) along with associated pavements and has also constructed a new apron of 350 ft x 250 ft and link taxi way of 450 ft x 75 ft for operation of B-737 class of aircraft. In addition, the modification of the existing terminal building along with other allied works at a total cost of Rs. 54.87 lakhs has also been done to cater to 100 passengers.