The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation is mulling to put the upgradation and
modernisation of the Juhu airport in Mumbai on fast track.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI), which operates this airport, had
submitted a study by a consultancy firm KPMG suggesting a PPP model for
upgradation work.
As per the AAI proposal, modernisation and expansion of Juhu airport under
PPP may require an investment of around Rs 200 crore. The project envisages
extension of the runway.
To begin with, the runway is likely to be extended from 4,000 ft to 5,500 ft
for accommodating private jets. The airstrip is likely to be extended into the
sea to avoid environmental clearance issues.
The AAI wants to shift 20 flight movements per hour for General Aviation
(private jets) to Juhu. Initially, 50 GA flights will be shifted to this airport
from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
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