Fresh efforts to relocate a mosque situated inside the operational area of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport have gained momentum following the recent political changes in the state government.
Airport authorities and district officials have restarted discussions regarding the shifting of the 136-year-old Gouripur Jame Masjid, popularly known as the Bankra mosque, which is located close to the airport’s secondary runway.
According to officials, a joint inspection of the mosque was conducted on Tuesday by representatives from the district administration and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). This was followed by a meeting on Wednesday between state authorities and representatives of the mosque committee.
During the meeting, airport officials reportedly explained the need to relocate the mosque because of concerns related to flight safety, airport security, and operational limitations.
The mosque currently lies around 165 meters north of the airport’s secondary runway and approximately 150 meters inside the airport boundary wall. Aviation rules reportedly require buildings to maintain a minimum distance of about 240 meters from the runway for safety reasons.
Officials say the mosque’s location has been a concern for the airport for more than three decades. According to airport authorities, its presence affects flight operations and limits the use of the secondary runway.
22/05/2026 Ajeet Yadav/Aviation Jeta
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