Jaipur: Flyers hoping to board a direct flight from Jaipur airport to premier international destinations will have to wait for two more years. The much-awaited extension of the runway project will begin from August 2012, and is likely to be completed by August 2014.
After the extension, the runway will be suitable for landing of international aircrafts such as Boeing 747 and Airbus 320. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 100 crore. Several international airlines-Singapore Airlines, Biman Airlines, Etihad and Gulf had conducted feasibility survey, but later refused to operate from the airport as the runway did not meet the international standards. The authorities said they are now extending the length of runway from the current 2,797 meters to 3,507 meters.
The extension, however, may hamper the travel plans of frequent flyers as the airport will be partially closed during the day over these two years.
Paul Manickam, director of Jaipur Airport said, "It is bound to affect the movement of 3-4 regular flights including an international one." The airport handles 28 daily flights, including four international flights.
24/03/12 Shoeb Khan/Times of India
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