Pune Airport
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Pune International Airport is located approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) north-east of Pune
in the state
of Maharashtra
, India
. The airport, operated by the Airports Authority of India
, shares its runway with Lohegaon Air Base. The airport gained an international status when flights to Dubai and Singapore were commenced by Indian
. These flights however were cancelled later. Currently there are two international destinations out of Pune, which are to Frankfurt
by PrivatAir
(operating for Lufthansa
), and to Dubai
by
(IAF), there is at times frequent friction between the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the IAF over schedules of flights or the landing of aircraft at night. However there is currently a basic working relationship between the two concerned parties and both have agreed to allow night landings of civilian flights for the time being, though this is not a long-term solution.
has entrusted the responsibility to Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) for executing the Pune International Airport project. Probable sites for this project had earlier included areas around Talegaon Dabhade
and Saswad
near Pune. The current area under consideration is the area between Chakan
and Rajgurunagar
, namely around the villages of Chandus and Shiroli
both situated at a distance of 40 km (24.9 mi) from Pune along the Pune - Nashik National highway, National Highway 50
. The new Pune International Airport would act as a gateway of Pune and western Maharashtra to the rest of the world, and agricultural and floricultural exports are expected to get a faster movement to its international markets on the completion of this project.
This airport will spread over 2535 hectares (6338 acres), so it will be the largest airport in India
after completion. This airport will have two runways. After construction of the new airport Pune
will get more international
flights.
MADC has currently requested for proposals from consultants to conduct techno-economic feasibility studies, assist in obtaining the required statutory approvals and provide project management services. This airport is expected to start by 2011.
is constructing additional terminals, since the current terminal can handle only 550 people at a time. After construction, it will be able to handle over 1,200 people at a time. The new terminal will be built to international standards.
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. Instrument Landing System
(ILS) has also been proposed which would be operational shortly to ensure smooth takeoffs and landings even in deteriorated weather conditions.
International destinations currently include Dubai
served by Air India and Frankfurt, which is served by Lufthansa
using a Boeing BBJ2
operated by PrivatAir
. This flight recently underwent a change from all business class flight to mixed class flight and travelers now have an option to fly this route in economy class as well.
services to and from airport along with pre-paid auto rickshaw
s. There is a coach
service to various key locations in Pune and private car rental services are also available. There is proposal for a metrorail in Pune
which will offer a connection to the airport.
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
in the state
States and territories of India
India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. The states and territories are further subdivided into districts and so on.-List of states and territories:...
of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The airport, operated by the Airports Authority of India
Airports Authority of India
The Airports Authority of India is an organization working under the Ministry of Civil Aviation that manages most of the airports in India. The AAI manages and operates 126 airports including 16 international airports, 89 domestic airports and 26 civil enclaves. The corporate headquarters are at...
, shares its runway with Lohegaon Air Base. The airport gained an international status when flights to Dubai and Singapore were commenced by Indian
Indian (airline)
Indian , formerly Indian Airlines was a major Indian airline based in Delhi and focused primarily on domestic routes, along with several international services to neighbouring countries in Asia. It was state-owned, and was administered by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It was one of the two flag...
. These flights however were cancelled later. Currently there are two international destinations out of Pune, which are to Frankfurt
Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main , commonly known simply as Frankfurt, is the largest city in the German state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany, with a 2010 population of 688,249. The urban area had an estimated population of 2,300,000 in 2010...
by PrivatAir
PrivatAir
PrivatAir is a private airline business, headquartered at Geneva International Airport in Meyrin, Switzerland. It operates a fleet of Boeings. Its clients are businesses and celebrities.- History :...
(operating for Lufthansa
Lufthansa
Deutsche Lufthansa AG is the flag carrier of Germany and the largest airline in Europe in terms of overall passengers carried. The name of the company is derived from Luft , and Hansa .The airline is the world's fourth-largest airline in terms of overall passengers carried, operating...
), and to Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
by
Overview
As Pune airport is in fact an Air Force Base operated by the Indian Air ForceIndian Air Force
The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its primary responsibility is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during a conflict...
(IAF), there is at times frequent friction between the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the IAF over schedules of flights or the landing of aircraft at night. However there is currently a basic working relationship between the two concerned parties and both have agreed to allow night landings of civilian flights for the time being, though this is not a long-term solution.
Proposal for new Pune International Airport
A brand new greenfield Pune International Airport for the Pune metropolitan region has been on the horizon for a long time and Government of MaharashtraGovernment of Maharashtra
Government of Maharashtra is the government for the state of Maharashtra in Western India.It is an elected government with 288 MLAs elected to the legislative assembly for a 5 year term.-Ministers:...
has entrusted the responsibility to Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) for executing the Pune International Airport project. Probable sites for this project had earlier included areas around Talegaon Dabhade
Talegaon Dabhade
Talegaon Dabhade is a historical city, a municipal council in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.-Background: India census, Talegaon Dabhade had a population of 42,574. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Talegaon Dabhade has an average literacy rate of 79%,...
and Saswad
Saswad
Saswad is a city and a municipal council in Purandhar taluka of Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.-Geography:Saswad is located at . It has an average elevation of 769 metres .-Demographics:...
near Pune. The current area under consideration is the area between Chakan
Chakan, Maharashtra
Chakan is a census town in the Pune district of the Indian state of Maharashtra.- Geography :"Kuruli" is place near to Chakan is located at . It has an average elevation of ....
and Rajgurunagar
Rajgurunagar
Rajgurunagar a town in Maharashtra, India.It is famous as the birth place of the Indian revolutionary Rajguru. Rajgurunagar has witnessed memorable incidents during its history. The battle between Tarabai and Dilawarkhan took place near Rajgurunagar. Peshwas had maintained close relations with...
, namely around the villages of Chandus and Shiroli
Shiroli
Shiroli is a village in Belgaum district in the southwestern state of Karnataka, India....
both situated at a distance of 40 km (24.9 mi) from Pune along the Pune - Nashik National highway, National Highway 50
National Highway 50 (India)
National Highway 50, or NH 50, is a National Highway in India that runs completely within the state of Maharashtra. The highway connects the cities of Nasik, Sangamner, Narayangaon, Khed and Pune. The road is part of the National Highway network of India, and it is officially listed as running over...
. The new Pune International Airport would act as a gateway of Pune and western Maharashtra to the rest of the world, and agricultural and floricultural exports are expected to get a faster movement to its international markets on the completion of this project.
This airport will spread over 2535 hectares (6338 acres), so it will be the largest airport in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
after completion. This airport will have two runways. After construction of the new airport Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
will get more international
International
----International mostly means something that involves more than one country. The term international as a word means involvement of, interaction between or encompassing more than one nation, or generally beyond national boundaries...
flights.
MADC has currently requested for proposals from consultants to conduct techno-economic feasibility studies, assist in obtaining the required statutory approvals and provide project management services. This airport is expected to start by 2011.
Renovation
The AAIAirports Authority of India
The Airports Authority of India is an organization working under the Ministry of Civil Aviation that manages most of the airports in India. The AAI manages and operates 126 airports including 16 international airports, 89 domestic airports and 26 civil enclaves. The corporate headquarters are at...
is constructing additional terminals, since the current terminal can handle only 550 people at a time. After construction, it will be able to handle over 1,200 people at a time. The new terminal will be built to international standards.
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. Instrument Landing System
Instrument Landing System
An instrument landing system is a ground-based instrument approach system that provides precision guidance to an aircraft approaching and landing on a runway, using a combination of radio signals and, in many cases, high-intensity lighting arrays to enable a safe landing during instrument...
(ILS) has also been proposed which would be operational shortly to ensure smooth takeoffs and landings even in deteriorated weather conditions.
Airlines and destinations
Destinations within India include all major metros. Domestic operators are planning to start flights to Aurangabad.International destinations currently include Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
served by Air India and Frankfurt, which is served by Lufthansa
Lufthansa
Deutsche Lufthansa AG is the flag carrier of Germany and the largest airline in Europe in terms of overall passengers carried. The name of the company is derived from Luft , and Hansa .The airline is the world's fourth-largest airline in terms of overall passengers carried, operating...
using a Boeing BBJ2
Boeing Business Jet
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operated by PrivatAir
PrivatAir
PrivatAir is a private airline business, headquartered at Geneva International Airport in Meyrin, Switzerland. It operates a fleet of Boeings. Its clients are businesses and celebrities.- History :...
. This flight recently underwent a change from all business class flight to mixed class flight and travelers now have an option to fly this route in economy class as well.
Passenger
Cargo Operators
Transport to and from airport
There are pre-paid taxicabTaxicab
A taxicab, also taxi or cab, is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, often for a non-shared ride. A taxicab conveys passengers between locations of their choice...
services to and from airport along with pre-paid auto rickshaw
Auto rickshaw
An auto rickshaw or three-wheeler is a usually three-wheeled cabin cycle for private use and as a vehicle for hire. It is a motorized version of the traditional pulled rickshaw or cycle rickshaw...
s. There is a coach
Coach (vehicle)
A coach is a large motor vehicle, a type of bus, used for conveying passengers on excursions and on longer distance express coach scheduled transport between cities - or even between countries...
service to various key locations in Pune and private car rental services are also available. There is proposal for a metrorail in Pune
Pune Metro
Pune Metro is a proposed metro rail project in the city of Pune, India, and its surrounding Metropolitan Area. The preparation of project Report work was undertaken by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in 2007, and has identified three prospective routes in the area. The project is expected to be...
which will offer a connection to the airport.
External links
- Discover Pune
- Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC)
- Proposal for Pune International Airport
- New airport site under wraps
- Flight Schedule Departure Pune International Airport (PNQ)
- Flight Schedule Arrival Pune International Airport (PNQ)