Coast Guard Air Base
2,000 square metres in the old airport at Bajpe will be used by the Indian Coast Guard for keeping its helicopters. In addition to the land at the airport which will be given on lease by Airport Authority of India(AAI), the Coast Guard had sought 15 acres from the State Government near the old airport to set up its base. It was yet to be given possession of the land. The parking of its helicopters at the airport will help strengthen rescue operations and coastal security.
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