Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Kolkata Airport Faces Safety Risks from Over 200 Obstacles
Kolkata airport has many things nearby, like tall buildings and towers, that could be dangerous for airplanes.
These things can make it hard for planes to take off and land safely.
Officials are working to remove these obstacles and stop people from using lasers that could blind pilots.
They are telling the local governments to help make the airport safer for everyone.
Over 200 obstacles near Kolkata airport pose safety risks during take-off and landing.
An OLS study identified 377 hazards, with 287 still posing a threat.
Obstacles include buildings, mobile towers, and antennas under the jurisdiction of six civic bodies.
Airport authorities are sharing obstacle coordinates with relevant authorities for removal.
Laser beam interference near the airport is another major safety concern.
- Who
- Airport authorities, civic bodies, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
- What
- Over 200 obstacles near Kolkata airport pose potential risks during aircraft operations.
- When
- Identified recently; discussed at a meeting on May 23.
- Where
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata.
- Why
- To prevent potential obstructions to aircraft operations and ensure aviation safety.
Developers/Owners
Airport Authorities/Government
Obstacle Removal
Developers/Owners
Potential non-compliance or resistance to removing structures.
Airport Authorities/Government
Compliance with removal requests to ensure aviation safety.
- Airport Name
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport
- Location
- Kolkata
- Identified Hazards
- 377
- Threats Remaining
- 287
- Involved Civic Bodies
- Six: BMC, NKDA, KMC, MMC, NBM, NDM
- Meeting Chair
- Principal Secretary, Home Department, Government of West Bengal
