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DGCA Grants Aerodrome License to Amravati Airport for Flight Operations in Maharashtra.

National | Dated: 18 Mar 2025

In March 2025, the Amravati Airport, located in Belora, Maharashtra, was officially granted an aerodrome license by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA). This designation officially makes the airport a licensed Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) airport, paving the way for the commencement of flight operations.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Mumbai-based Alliance Air Aviation Limited will operate flights on the Mumbai-Amravati-Mumbai route, using an ATR-72 aircraft three times a week. The operations are set to begin by the end of March 2025.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Once operational, Amravati Airport will become the third commercial airport under the Maharashtra Airport Development Company Limited (MADC), joining Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (Nagpur) and Shirdi Airport (Shirdi).
  • (ii) The airport, developed by the Public Works Department (PWD) in 1992, had remained non-operational for public use until now.
  • (iii) MADC has undertaken significant upgrades to the airport, including extending the runway and adding other facilities to meet DGCA licensing requirements.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which airport in Maharashtra was granted an aerodrome license by the DGCA to commence flight operations?

Correct Answer: Amravati Airport

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