Jammu airport has long been scurrying for innovation, expansion and modernisation as the number of aircrafts taking off and landing here have increased commensurate with the increase in passengers. However, it witnessed moments of historic importance on Oct 12, for air travellers of Jammu airport when three aerobridges at a cost of Rs.6.25 crores and a new taxi link between runway and apron were commissioned.
With this, more convenience by the passengers would be felt as they can board the aircraft and exit directly into the terminal building with feeling of enhanced comfort, especially in all weather conditions. The first arriving aircraft on the newly constructed taxi tract was “welcomed” with water canon salute. The spectacle was worth seeing and the enthusiasm of passengers especially children was vivid. Several retail outlets are being opened by Airports Authority of India (AAI) at first floor of security hold area. Separate escalators and elevators have been provided for departing and arriving passengers. These are user friendly for passengers with reduced mobility and visually impaired.
It may be noted that besides Rs.6.25 crores, additional taxi link has been constructed at a cost of Rs.5 crore which has connected the remote parking bays with runway which will reduce the runway time of the aircraft resulting in improvement of air traffic. Now aircraft parking capacity of Jammu airport has increased from six to seven and additional two for helicopters. We hope this to be the start of modernization and expansion of the Jammu airport to make it stand on international pedestal.
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