Latur Airport
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Latur Airport is a public airport
located near Chincholiraowadi, 12 Kilometres northwest of the city of Latur
, in the Marathwada
region of Maharashtra
, India
in April 2000,
During 2006-2008, it was upgraded at a cost of nearly Rs.140 million, including a longer runway, New terminal building and car park.
To push trade in the region, the Maharashtra State Industries Ministry initiated the process of modernisation of airports operated by MIDC in 2006. Tenders were floated to invite private parties to draw out a plan for airport operations. as a result of which, the airport was leased to Reliance Airport Developers (RADPL),part of the Reliance Group that undertakes project management, implementation and operation of airports, who currently operate Latur airport along with Nanded
, Baramati
, Osmanabad
and Yavatmal
airports.
Kingfisher Airlines
commenced flights to Latur from [Mumbai Airport|mumbai]] via Nanded
in October 2008. While Kingfisher still flies to Nanded, the service extension to Latur has turned seasonal. The Aerodrome is Licensed by the DGCA(Director General of Civil Aviation) in the Public use Category.
provides parking space for 1 ATR and 1 Business Jet at a time, while its terminal building can handle 60 passengers during peak hours.
Navigational aids at Latur include PAPI
lights and an Aerodrome beacon
Airport
An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
located near Chincholiraowadi, 12 Kilometres northwest of the city of Latur
LaTur
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, in the Marathwada
Marathwada
The name Marathwada identifies one of the five regions in Maharashtra state of India. The region coincides with the Aurangabad Division.-Historical highlights:...
region of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
History
Latur Airport was constructed in 1991 by the Public Works Department (PWD) and then handed over to Maharashtra Industrial Development CorporationMaharashtra Industrial Development Corporation
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation is a project of the Government of Maharashta State in India, and is the leading corporation of Maharashtra....
in April 2000,
During 2006-2008, it was upgraded at a cost of nearly Rs.140 million, including a longer runway, New terminal building and car park.
To push trade in the region, the Maharashtra State Industries Ministry initiated the process of modernisation of airports operated by MIDC in 2006. Tenders were floated to invite private parties to draw out a plan for airport operations. as a result of which, the airport was leased to Reliance Airport Developers (RADPL),part of the Reliance Group that undertakes project management, implementation and operation of airports, who currently operate Latur airport along with Nanded
Nanded Airport
Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport, Nanded is a public airport located in Nanded, in the state of Maharashtra, India. On the occasion of the 300th year celebrations of Gur-Ta-Gaddi Samaroh in 2008, the airport was officially named as "Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Airport". It was inaugurated on 4...
, Baramati
Baramati Airport
Baramati Airport is located in Pune district of Maharashtra state in India.This Airstrip was constructed by MIDC in 1996, at a distance of 12 km from Baramati city/ Baramati railway station....
, Osmanabad
Osmanabad Airport
Osmanabad Airport is a public airport located off NH 211, 10 Kilometres north of the town of Osmanabad, in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, India...
and Yavatmal
Yavatmal airport
Jawaharlal Darda Airport is a public airport located 9 Kilometres east of the city of Yavatmal, in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, India.-History:Yavatmal Airport was constructed in 1998 by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation....
airports.
Kingfisher Airlines
Kingfisher Airlines
Kingfisher Airlines is an airline group based in India. Its head office is Kingfisher House in Vile Parle , Mumbai. Kingfisher Airlines, through its parent company United Breweries Group, has a 50% stake in low-cost carrier Kingfisher Red....
commenced flights to Latur from [Mumbai Airport|mumbai]] via Nanded
Nanded Airport
Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport, Nanded is a public airport located in Nanded, in the state of Maharashtra, India. On the occasion of the 300th year celebrations of Gur-Ta-Gaddi Samaroh in 2008, the airport was officially named as "Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Airport". It was inaugurated on 4...
in October 2008. While Kingfisher still flies to Nanded, the service extension to Latur has turned seasonal. The Aerodrome is Licensed by the DGCA(Director General of Civil Aviation) in the Public use Category.
Structure
Latur Airport has one asphalt runway, oriented 05/23, 2300 metres long and 30 metres wide. Its 100 by 70 metre apronAirport ramp
The airport ramp or apron is part of an airport. It is usually the area where aircraft are parked, unloaded or loaded, refueled or boarded. Although the use of the apron is covered by regulations, such as lighting on vehicles, it is typically more accessible to users than the runway or taxiway...
provides parking space for 1 ATR and 1 Business Jet at a time, while its terminal building can handle 60 passengers during peak hours.
Navigational aids at Latur include PAPI
Precision Approach Path Indicator
Precision approach path Indicator is a visual aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct approach to an aerodrome or an airport. It is generally located beside the runway approximately 300 metres beyond the landing threshold of the runway...
lights and an Aerodrome beacon
Aerodrome beacon
An aerodrome beacon or rotating beacon is a beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to aircraft pilots at night....