MP to urge Centre to transfer IAF land for Sambra Airport works
BJP MP Jagadish Shettar met with airport authorities to discuss the expansion of Sambra Airport. He plans to advocate for the transfer of 15 acres of land from the Indian Air Force to facilitate construction of a parallel taxiway. The ongoing development includes a new terminal expected to handle 2,400 passengers and improvements to accessibility and services.
- ▪Jagadish Shettar held a meeting to discuss the expansion of Sambra Airport.
- ▪He assured airport officials of advocating for the transfer of 15 acres of land from the IAF.
- ▪The new terminal is expected to be completed by June and will accommodate 2,400 passengers.
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BJP MP Jagadish Shettar, who is also a former Chief Minister, held a meeting of airport authorities and members of the Belagavi Aerodrome Advisory Committee in Belagavi on Sunday.The committee members went around the Sambra Airport and reviewed ongoing expansion and infrastructure development works.Mr. Shettar assured airport officers and the committee members of taking up the issue of transfer of around 15 acres of land from the Indian Air Force (IAF) to the Airports Authority of India (AAI).This piece of land is required for the construction of a parallel taxiway, ensuring runway safety and also, other purposes.The district administration has prepared a proposal for transfer of around 30 acres of additional land and forwarded it to the State government for acquisition in the surrounding…
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