Archive · 19 Jun 2025
INTACH Voices Concerns Over Low Flights Near Lingaraj Temple
Imagine planes taking off from an airport near a very old temple.
Some planes make a turn that brings them very close to the temple, which could cause problems.
The INTACH group, which cares about old buildings, is worried.
They say these low-flying planes, especially when they are using a lot of power, could damage the temple.
They want the airport to change how the planes take off so they don't fly so close to the temple.
The temple is very old and already has some weaknesses, and the planes could make things worse by causing vibrations.
INTACH Odisha chapter raised concerns about low-level flights near the Lingaraj Temple.
Aircraft taking off from Bhubaneswar Airport's main runway make a right turn near the temple.
The main spire of the Lingaraj Temple is 180 feet tall, with planes flying at around 1000-1200 feet.
INTACH suggests altering the Standard Instrument Departure to avoid the temple.
Low flights risk physical damage, noise pollution, and structural harm to the ancient temple.
- Who
- INTACH Odisha chapter and the Airport Director of BPIA.
- What
- Concerns raised about low-level flights near the Lingaraj Temple.
- When
- Based on a two-month study.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, near the Lingaraj Temple.
- Why
- To prevent potential damage to the Lingaraj Temple from low-flying aircraft.
INTACH Concerns
Airport Authority Response
Structural Integrity vs. Flight Procedures
INTACH Concerns
Low flights can damage the temple.
Airport Authority Response
Airport authorities follow established procedures.
- Concerned Party
- INTACH Odisha chapter
- Temple Name
- Lingaraj Temple
- Airport
- Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA)
- Main Spire Height
- 180 feet (55 mts)
- Aircraft Altitude
- 1000-1200 feet