Chandigarh Airport
Chandigarh Airport Chandigarh Air Force Base चंडीगढ़ हवाई अड्डे चंडीगढ़ एयर फोर्स बेस | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Military/Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Indian Air Force/Airports Authority of India | ||||||||||
| Serves | Chandigarh Tricity | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,012 ft / 308 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 30°40′24″N 076°47′19″E / 30.67333°N 76.78861°E | ||||||||||
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Chandigarh Airport (IATA: IXC, ICAO: VICG) is a customs airport[4] in Chandigarh, India. It is located about 9 kilometres south of the city centre and operates as a civil enclave at the Chandigarh Air force Station of the Indian Air Force. It is listed as one of the major airports in North India. Work is underway for an International terminal. A total of 26 domestic flights connect Chandigarh to different destinations in India.
International terminal
A new International Terminal is being built at Mohali. Work on the international terminal, upgrading of the domestic terminal, construction of three link taxiways, parallel taxi track, cargo complex and hangars of flying club activities and runway extension have been completed. The terminal will have 4 aero-bridges, construction of apron for parking three in contact and eight remote parking stands for wide-bodied jet aircraft. The project has both Punjab and Haryana as partners.The project is believed to completed soon.The main purpose of the International airport is to reduce pressure on Indira Gandhi International Airport.[5] The International terminal is located on 306 acres (1.24 km2) land in Jheorehri village, near Mohali. The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority is spending Rs 1,700 crore to connect this airport with Punjab.[6] Defense Minstry has already given clearance to the International Flight operations during night hours from the Airport.[7]
Naming Controversy
Originally, it was proposed to name the airport as Mohali International Airport due to its proximity to the town of Mohali in Punjab. However, in 2008, Haryana demanded a stake in the airport,[5] thus resulting in Punjab and Harayana reaching an agreement to name it Chandigarh International Airport.[8] This airport would not be greenfield but the present Indian air force base would be used.[9]
Project plan
The project includes building an international terminal near the existing Chandigarh Indian Air Force base and further expansion of the domestic terminal. Also, the existing runway will be expanded to handle large passenger aircraft. 306 acres (1.24 km2) of land has been acquired by GMADA and the construction work was slated to begin by August 2009.It is expected that work would end soon and International flights would soon begin to operate from Chandigarh to other parts of the world,[10][11] Construction began in January 2010.[12][13]
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Air India | Delhi, Mumbai |
| AirAsia India | Bangalore (Begins September 5th) |
| GoAir | Bangalore, Mumbai |
| IndiGo | Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai |
| Jet Airways | Chennai, Mumbai, Lucknow |
| JetKonnect | Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur |
| SpiceJet | Delhi, Srinagar, Mumbai |
| Deccan Charters with Himalayan Bulls | Kullu |
See also
References
- ^ http://www.aai.aero/traffic_news/mar2k14annex3.pdf
- ^ http://www.aai.aero/traffic_news/mar2k14annex2.pdf
- ^ http://www.aai.aero/traffic_news/mar2k14annex4.pdf
- ^ http://aai.aero/allAirports/CHDBrochureJune2014(Front).pdf
- ^ a b Garewal, Naveen (2008-01-04). "Haryana forces stake in Mohali airport". Chandigarh: The Tribune. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
- ^ Mera Chandigarh http://merachandigarh.in/mohali-news/gmada-chandigarh-international-airport-roads.html
- ^ "International flights allowed from Chandigarh Airport". news.biharprabha.com. IANS. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- ^ "No dispute over naming of Chandigarh airport: Haryana CM Hooda". Chandigarh: News Reporter. 2011-05-26. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
- ^ http://www.punjabnewsline.com/content/view/11643/93/
- ^ Punjab, Haryana bicker over airport name - India - DNA
- ^ "Punjab, Haryana slug it out over name of airport". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 14 January 2008.
- ^ 2 years on, work begins on Chandigarh International Airport in Mohali - Indian Express
- ^ Airport naming dispute