Archive · 31 May 2025
Kolkata Airport: Obstacle Removal Lags Despite Warnings
Imagine the airport has a checklist of things that could be in the way of airplanes.
The airport has asked owners of many buildings, trees, and antennas to move them.
Even though the airport has made some progress, many things still need to be taken care of.
The city is working with different groups to speed things up so planes can fly safely.
Municipal bodies are slow in acquiring permissions from the state forest department.
The airport is working to fix the issue and wants everyone to help so that the airport remains safe.
Kolkata airport identified 377 obstacles in flight paths.
Only 98 obstacles have been removed, despite warnings.
Obstacles include mobile towers, high-rises, and trees.
Municipal bodies face delays in permission from the state forest department.
Airport authorities are working to address remaining hazards.
- Who
- Kolkata airport authorities and various municipal bodies
- What
- Removal of obstacles in the flight path.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Kolkata Airport
- Why
- To ensure safe flight operations by removing obstacles.
Airport Authority
Municipal Bodies
Obstacle Removal Speed
Airport Authority
Airport wants swift obstacle removal to ensure flight safety.
Municipal Bodies
Municipal bodies cite delays in permissions as the major hurdles for removing obstructions.
- Airport Location
- Kolkata
- Obstacles Removed
- 98
- Identified Obstacles
- 377
- Committee Discussing Issues
- AEMC
- Major hurdle
- Permissions from state forest department are delayed.
