The newly built Shivamogga Airport is anticipated to open on August 11. The Minister for Large Industries and Infrastructure Development in Karnataka, M. B. Patil stated on Thursday that all outstanding work would be finished by July 20. This airport is a domestic one and serves the city of Shivamogga. Here are the details of the inauguration of Shivamogga Airport.
Shivamogga Airport To Be Operational From Aug 11!
According to a Hindustan Times report, a conference to discuss potential airports in the state was presided over by the minister. He stated that a coffee shop is yet to open. However, ambulances and other vehicles need to be sent. In addition to this, it’s necessary to hire some technical and non-technical staff. By fulfilling all these standards, the Airport will be ready to begin accepting commercial passengers by July 20. And the airport is supposed to be operational from August 11!
The Karnataka State Industries and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) is authorised by the Directorate of Civil Aviation to manage the operation and upkeep of this airport. This will make Shivamogga Airport the very first airport to be maintained by a state institution.
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The Maiden Flight Will Leave From Bengaluru
On February 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport’s lotus-shaped terminal at Shivamogga. According to the minister, if everything goes according to schedule, the maiden flight would leave Bengaluru on August 11 and arrive at Shivamogga Airport. On that day, dignitaries and public figures will be invited to take part in the historic occasion.
A progress report on the current construction at Vijayapura Airport was also given by the Minister. He told the concerned officials to take measures to include it after expressing his displeasure over the airport’s lack of a night landing facility.
The night landing facility was not originally part of the proposal but will cost an additional ₹12 crore, which will be added to the approximately ₹350 crore that are already spent. All runway and structure-related work has been finished and will be concluded. The equipment installation will be handled simultaneously.
The minister also checked on the status of the Hassan, Raichur, and Karwar airport construction projects. Later, according to a release from his office, he also spoke about plans to build airstrips in Dharmasthala, Kodagu, and Chikkamagaluru.
These projects were suggested in the most recent state budget.
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