Future Upgrades
The AAI will invest nearly Rs 20 crore in 2012 for various expansion projects at the airport, include a three storey administrative complex located near the entrance of the airport terminal building, new hangars for small private aircraft and a canopy on the city side of the airport terminal building.
All the offices of the AAI and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will move to the new administrative block, creating more space in the terminal building. The building will also house a VIP lounge with independent access to the airport terminal building.The airport power sub-station near the entrance gate will also be shifted to the new building this freeing up more space for developing passenger amenities.
The runway is also under renovation and will be extended to 3,250 metres from the current length of 2,600 metres. After completion of the ongoing renovation work the airport will be able to handle larger aircraft than currently possible. The Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt is compelled to take a refuelling stop due to payload constraints at Pune, arising out of the short runway. It takes off from Pune Airport with partially filled fuel tanks and refuels again on the way. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) has also been proposed which would be operational shortly to ensure smooth takeoffs and landings even in deteriorated weather conditions.
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