Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Nashik Airport Faces Immigration Delay for International Flights
Nashik Airport wants to start flying to other countries, but needs permission first.
They need an 'immigration checkpoint' so people can go through customs and passport control.
The government hasn't approved it yet because the airport doesn't have enough room for all the checks needed for international flights.
A member of parliament is asking why it's taking so long.
If approved, it would help a lot of people, especially during a big religious festival.
The airport has the basics for international cargo, but not enough space for regular passengers.
Nashik Airport awaits approval for an immigration checkpoint to start international flights.
The Union Home Ministry has not yet approved the immigration checkpoint due to inadequate space.
MP Rajabhau Waje raised the issue in Lok Sabha, seeking updates on the checkpoint's approval.
The Bureau of Immigration assessed the airport and deemed the space insufficient for international flights.
An immigration center could facilitate international passenger traffic during the upcoming Kumbh Mela.
- Who
- Union Home Ministry, Bureau of Immigration, MP Rajabhau Waje.
- What
- Delay in approving immigration checkpoint for international flights at Nashik Airport.
- When
- Ongoing, with emphasis on before the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
- Where
- Nashik Airport, India.
- Why
- To facilitate international travel and accommodate passengers during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
Government Perspective
Public and Stakeholders
Infrastructure
Government Perspective
Concern for airport infrastructure and capacity to handle international passengers.
Public and Stakeholders
Advocates for faster approval to enable international flights.
- Airport Status
- Awaiting Immigration Checkpoint Approval
- Government Body Involved
- Union Home Ministry
- Issue
- Insufficient space for international passenger clearance
- MP Involved
- Rajabhau Waje
- Event Impacted
- Simhastha Kumbh Mela