Mysore Airport modernisation first phase near completion

Mysore: The first phase of modernisation of Mysore Mandkali Airport was in its final stages and the critical navigational instruments at the Air Traffic Control (ATC) towers await installation and calibration.
Mysore District Incharge Minister Shobha Karandlaje, along with Deputy Commissioner P Manivannan and other airport officials, inspected the progress of the work last evening.
Talking to UNI here, Mr Manivannan said the district administration had wirtten to the Regional Exeuctive Director of Airports Authority of India(AAI) (Southern region), Chennai, seeking permission for its inauguration before the world famous Mysore Dasara festivities during September next.
He said Director General of Civil Aviation was yet to visit and inspect the airport. However, the major portion of the work, including main terminal building, ATC towers and runway, was completed.
26/07/09 United News of India/Central Chronicle

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Categories: Airports Jul 2009