Jharsuguda Airport: Centre approves expansion work worth Rs 2,100 crore
Union government has given its nod to the expansion of Veer Surendra Sai (VSS) Airport in Jharsuguda, Odisha. The government has approved Rs 2,100 crore under a mega international airport upgrade scheme.
The scope of work covers extending the airport’s runway from the present 2,391 metres to 3,600 metres, construction of a second terminal building, development of a new administrative complex, a parallel taxi track, and addition of more aircraft parking bays and aprons.
Expansion will also require the acquisition of 226 acres of additional land for facilitating runway expansion, construction of new infrastructure, and installation of approach lights and navigational equipment required for larger aircraft operations.
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