Question : EXTENSION OF RUNWAY AT CALICUT AIRPORT

(a) whether the extension work of runway at Calicut Airport has been completed;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) if not, the reasons therefor;

(d) the steps taken by the Government to expedite the extension work;

(e) whether the Government have any plan to operate flights for Haj Pilgrimage from Calicut Airport; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION ( SHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN )

(a) and (b):- Yes, Sir. The runway has been extended from 6000 feet to 9380 feet and the work has been completed in April, 2001.

(c) and (d):- Do not arise.

(e) and (f):- Calicut airport has been designated as an embarkation point for Haj-2002.