Key Survey Approved for Pune Airport Runway Expansion, Enhancing International Flight Potential
Reported by Sumit Singh
Pune, 24th June 2024: Pune MP and Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, announced today that the Ministry of Defence has approved the much-anticipated Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) survey for the runway expansion at Pune International Airport. This approval marks a significant step toward increasing international flight operations from Pune.
Mohol tweeted, “I thank Hon’ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh ji for this prompt decision in response to my earlier follow-up in this regard.”
The decision was made during a meeting chaired by the Defence Secretary, attended by the Divisional Commissioner of Pune. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will conduct the OLS survey, which is a critical step toward runway expansion.
“Such a survey will enable the runway expansion, allowing large-sized aircraft (typically used for international travel) to fly from Pune!” Mohol added.
The expansion is expected to enhance Pune’s connectivity and boost its international travel capabilities, benefiting travelers and contributing to the city’s growth as a major aviation hub.
