Union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has informed Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki that the Airports Authority of India (AAI) had prepared a master plan for development of the Holongi airport at Itanagar after a nod by the State government.
Mr. Tuki met Mr. Singh in the Capital and discussed with him the status of development of airports at Itanagar, Along, Daparizo, Pasighat, Tezu and Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh. The Minister told Mr. Tuki that AAI construction of Greenfield Airport at Itanagar will commerce soon after the master plan is approved.
It was noted that the terrain at the Holongi site permits operations on runway from both directions as compared to the Banderdewa site. The AAI has forwarded requirement for acquisition of 320 hectare to the State government in this regard.
The AAI has also submitted the master plan to Arunachal and Air Force as the IAF has been mandated the development of the aerodrome.
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