Bhopal
and Indore airport will get recognition as international airport
within one year. Plans are also afoot for modernisation of
Jabalpur, Khajuraho and Gwalior airports. Union Aviation ministry
has sanctioned funds worth Rs seven hundred crore for the
purpose. This decision is appreciable.
In the renovation of Raja Bhoj airport runway will be increased
from 6000 feet to 9000 feet and modern technical terminals
will be established there.
Yet the question arises what is use of increasing runway by
only 3000 metres as on the runway of 9000 feet neither 747
Boeing airplane can take off nor can it land on this runway.
Hence there is need for searching another option for an international
airport at Bhopal. Another land could be acquired for the
airport somewhere between Bhopal and Sanchi. Due to increasing
population it is difficult to get land for international modern
airport in the centre of the city. Raja Bhoj airport has also
some limitations for its expansion so it cannot be either
option for international airport.
Large commercial airports are usually away from the dense
city. Bangalore, Hyderabad and Delhi airports have been developed
well and are benchmarks of modern airport. The new airport
should be able to fulfill our future demands.
Same way, Indore airport runway expansion will start from
March 15, basic and modern facilities will be increased there.
The airport would be developed in such a way so as to fulfill
our future needs. It is good news that besides Bhopal and
Indore airports, Khajuraho and Jabalpur airports are also
on the agenda for upgradation. For the present renovation
of these airports is needed, yet there is need for an international
airport in the state. The State also needs to consider the
advice of Union aviation minister to reduce its tax on air
traffic fuel so as to give a boost to increased flight services
in the state.
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