If you are planning to take a flight to Pune, especially between April and May, read this first for a hassle-free trip. By Kumar Shree
Owing to the ongoing runway carpeting work that started on October 26, 2020, Pune Airport will remain closed for all flight operation for 14 days starting from April 26 to May 09, 2021.
As reported by Mumbai Live, airport authorities in an official release stated, “As per information received from Indian Air Force (IAF), due to runway resurfacing works, Pune Airport will have no flight operations for 14 days from April 26, 2021, till May 09, 2021.”
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The Pune airport in Lohegaon currently operates on a defence land owned by the Indian Air Force. As reported by Mumbai Live, the Airport Authority of India, in their statement, last year, said, “Keeping in mind, growing traffic from Pune, AAI’s Pune Airport has started working on a Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP) including two basements and rising three levels above the ground floor. The step will not only add to airport facilities but will aid travellers’ convenience.”
We had earlier reported that Pune airport is currently operating only during the day time, as the repair work starts from 8 pm to 8 am. To accommodate the repair work, Pune airport has spread out the take-off and landing of 10-night flights throughout the day.
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Before the nationwide lockdown was imposed on March last year, Pune airport had only a single runway spanning 2,530 metres, which handled about 170 flights every day. To accommodate the increase in traffic, Pune airport is not just expanding its existing runway but is also constructing a new terminal now.
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