Nanded Airport

Nanded Airport
Nanded Airport
नांदेड ऐर्पोर्त
NandedTower.jpg
IATA: NDCICAO: VAND
Nanded Airport नांदेड विमानतळ is located in Maharashtra
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Nanded Airport नांदेड विमानतळ
Nanded Airport नांदेड विमानतळ (Maharashtra)
Summary
Airport type Public
Owner Maharastra Industrial Development Corporation
Operator Nanded Airport Pvt. Ltd
Serves Nanded
Location Nanded, Maharashtra
Elevation AMSL 1,226.7 ft / 373.995 m
Coordinates 19°10′55″N 077°19′07″E / 19.18194°N 77.31861°E / 19.18194; 77.31861
Website http://nandedairport.co.in
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
10/28 7,546 2,300 Concrete/Asphalt

Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport, Nanded (IATA: NDCICAO: VAND) is a public airport located in Nanded, in the state of Maharashtra, India. On the occasion of the 300th year celebrations of Gur-Ta-Gaddi Samaroh in 2008, the airport was officially named as "Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Airport". It was inaugurated on 4 October 2008 by Union Aviation Minister Shri. Praful Patel and the then Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri. Vilasrao Deshmukh, with Kingfisher Airlines flying a special commemorative flight to Nanded airport using its ATR-72 turboprop aircraft.


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History

The Nanded airfield was built in 1958 by the Public Works Department and has the distinction of being the first airport in the Marathwada region. However, it remained under-developed for many years being served only for a short while by Regional carrier Vayudoot in the early 90s. In April 2000, the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation took over the development and maintenance of the airport. [1]

To push trade in the region, the Maharashtra State Industries Ministry initiated the process of modernisation of airports operated by MIDC in 2006. Tenders were floated to invite private parties to draw out a plan for airport operations.[2] as a result of which, the airport was leased to Reliance Airport Developers (RADPL),part of the Reliance Group that undertakes project management, implementation and operation of airports, who currently operate the airport. [3]

Upgrade

In 2008 the airport was upgraded at a cost of Rs. 940 million. A new terminal complex, complete with an apron measuring 290 m x 120 m was constructed on the north side of the runway to accommodate three parking bays for large aircraft with fueling stations and CAT V and CAT VI Airport Fire Fighting & Rescue Service.

Structure

While the New terminal building, capable of handling 300 passengers at peak hours, featured six check-in counters, VIP Lounges, Departure and Arrival Lounges, Transit Suites & Snooze Cabins, Visitors Waiting Area and Cafeteria, the airside saw drastic improvements too. The sole runway was extended from 1375 metres to 2300 metres. Runway width was also increased by 15 metres to 45 metres, making it capable of handling larger aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320. A new night landing system and airfield lighting system was installed along with modern Navigational aids.[4]

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation awarded Provisional Aerodrome License to Nanded Airport in Public use Category on 5th April, 2010 and Permanent License on 1st October, 2010. Passenger traffic at Nanded airport in FY 2011 Q2 increased to almost 5,700 per month from 3,000 in previous quarter.[5]

Airlines and destinations

The Following airlines operate into Nanded.

Airlines Destinations
GoAir Delhi, Mumbai, Nagpur
Kingfisher Airlines Mumbai

References


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