Nanded Airport
Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport (also known Nanded Airport) (IATA: NDC,
ICAO: VAND) is a public airport located in Nanded, in the state of
Maharashtra, India. It was inaugurated on 4 October 2008 by Union Aviation
Minister Shri. The Airport is located 4 km away from Nanded Railway Station.
Praful Patel and the then Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Vilasrao Deshmukh,
with Kingfisher Airlines flying a special commemorative flight to Nanded
airport using its ATR-72 turboprop aircraft.
In 2008 the Airport was upgraded at a cost of Rs. 940 million. A new
terminal complex, complete with an apron measuring 290 m x 120 m was
constructed on the north side of the runway to accommodate three parking
bays for large aircraft with fueling stations and CAT V and CAT VI Airport
Fire Fighting & Rescue Service.
While the New terminal building, capable of handling 300 passengers at peak
hours, featured six check-in counters, VIP Lounges, Departure and Arrival
Lounges, Transit Suites & Snooze Cabins, Visitors Waiting Area and
Cafeteria, the airside saw drastic improvements too.
The sole runway was extended from 1375 metres to 2300 metres. Runway width
was also increased by 15 metres to 45 metres, making it capable of handling
larger aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320. A new night
landing system and airfield lighting system was installed along with modern
navigational aids. It is managed and operated by the
Airports Authority of India (AAI).
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation awarded a provisional aerodrome
licence to Nanded Airport in the public use category on 5 April 2010, and a
permanent licence on 1 October 2010.
There are chargeable car parking space available in this Airport. Bus and
taxi services are also available in this Airport.
Airlines and Destinations
Passenger traffic at Nanded Airport in FY 2011 Q2 increased to almost 5,700
per month from 3,000 in the previous quarter.
Currently, Air India operates scheduled flight services to and from this
Airport to Amritsar in
India as stated below:
| Airlines | Destinations |
| Air India | Amritsar |
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