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Datia Airport Recently Becomes Madhya Pradesh’s 8th Public Airport with DGCA License.

National | Dated: 25 Feb 2025

On February 22, 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA), granted Datia Airport, located in Datia, Madhya Pradesh (MP), a public aerodrome license under the 3C/Visual Flight Rules (VFR) category.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - With this approval, Datia Airport has now become the 8th public airport in Madhya Pradesh, enhancing regional connectivity and supporting economic development in the Datia region.
  • - The other licensed public airports in Madhya Pradesh are Raja Bhoj International Airport (Bhopal Airport) in Bhopal, Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (Indore Airport) in Indore, Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Air Terminal (Gwalior Airport) in Gwalior, Dumna Airport (Jabalpur Airport) in Jabalpur, Khajuraho Airport in Khajuraho, Rewa Airport in Rewa, and Satna Airport in Satna.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Datia Airport spans approximately 118 acres, featuring a 1810-meter-long and 30-meter-wide runway, a 768 square meter terminal building with a capacity of 100 passengers per hour, and an apron designed to accommodate two ATR-72 (Avions de Transport Régional / Aerei da Trasporto Regionale) aircraft.
  • (ii) The airport features modern infrastructure, including X-ray machines, Explosive Trace Detection (ETD), Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems, Door Frame Metal Detector (DFMD), Handheld Metal Detector (HHMD), walkie-talkies, Radiotelephony (RT) sets, and a baggage handling system, ensuring passenger convenience and security.
  • (iii) It offers various passenger facilities, such as Televisions (TVs), a Flight Information Display System (FIDS), a Public Address (PA) system, a reserved lounge, and Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). Additionally, it houses an Emergency Response Centre (ERC) equipped with a fire truck and an ambulance for emergency situations.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which airport was recently granted a public aerodrome license by the DGCA, making it the 8th public airport in Madhya Pradesh?

Correct Answer: Datia Airport

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About Madhya Pradesh (MP)

  • CM : Mohan Yadav
  • Governor : Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel