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Survey begins for Malda airport runway extension
The district administration in Malda has started a survey to extend the runway at the Malda airport.
The current runway is 1,350 meters long, and they want to add another 1,150 meters to make the airport more useful.
This will help the airport handle more flights and improve connections to other places.
The survey team checked the area and estimated that they need about 58.85 acres of land for the extension.
The local leader, Amlan Bhaduri, supports this plan because it will help with trade, tourism, and the local economy.
Right now, the airport is only used for VIP helicopter trips.
Joint field survey commenced to extend Malda airport runway by 1,150 meters.
Current runway length is 1,350 meters, requiring an additional 58.85 acres for expansion.
Survey team conducted a detailed inspection of the proposed alignment and land assessment.
District administration committed to infrastructure development and improved connectivity.
Local MLA Amlan Bhaduri supports the initiative for economic growth and regional connectivity.
- Who
- District administration, land and land reforms department, transport department
- What
- Joint field survey for runway extension
- Where
- Malda airport, Englishbazar
- When
- Survey commenced on Thursday
- Why
- To make the airport regularly operational and improve regional air connectivity
Key facts
- Current Runway Length
- 1,350 metres
- Proposed Extension
- 1,150 metres
- Land Required
- 58.85 acres
- Airport Location
- Englishbazar, Malda
- Current Usage
- VIP helicopter operations
Quotes
Rajanvir Singh Kapur
District magistrate of Malda
“The proposed expansion is a crucial step towards unlocking the full potential of the Malda airport. It will significantly improve regional connectivity and create new opportunities for trade, tourism and investment, thereby contributing to the overall economic growth of the district”
telegraphindia.com
“Detailed technical assessments, feasibility studies and land-related evaluations will be carried out in the coming days to ensure a systematic and well-planned approach to the project”
telegraphindia.com
Senior district administrative official
A senior official involved in the district administration
“A preliminary estimate suggests that around 58.85 acres of land will be required for the proposed expansion, subject to further technical validation and detailed planning”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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