Archive · 3 Jan 2026
IRB Sindhudurg Airport Approved for 24/7 Operations
IRB Sindhudurg Airport in Maharashtra has received permission to operate 24 hours a day, in all weather conditions.
This means planes can now land and take off safely even when it's cloudy or visibility is low.
The airport has also improved its parking area to handle more planes.
This is great news for people traveling to and from the Konkan region, as it will make flights more reliable and convenient.
The airport is also expecting to start a new route to Mumbai soon, which will make travel even easier.
This upgrade is expected to help the local economy and tourism.
IRB Sindhudurg Airport received DGCA approval for 24x7 all-weather operations.
The airport is now certified for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), allowing operations in low visibility and adverse weather conditions.
The airport has expanded its aircraft parking capacity from 3 to 6 stands to accommodate growing passenger traffic.
In December, the airport recorded close to 11,000 passenger movements, marking a significant milestone.
The upgrade is expected to boost tourism, business travel, and regional connectivity in the Konkan region.
- Who
- IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd, DGCA
- What
- Approval for 24x7 all-weather operations at IRB Sindhudurg Airport
- When
- Approval received on January 3
- Where
- Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To enhance operational capability, safety, and reliability; support traffic growth and regional connectivity
- Airport
- IRB Sindhudurg Airport
- Operator
- IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd
- Approval Received
- DGCA approval for 24x7 all-weather operations
- Certification
- Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) certification
- Navigation Systems
- Satellite-based RNP procedures with backup navigation aid
- Passenger Traffic
- Close to 11,000 passenger movements in December
- Aircraft Parking Capacity
- Expanded from 3 to 6 aircraft stands
- Expected Impact
- Boost to tourism, business travel, and regional connectivity