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Title: India's 10 longest runways Post by: Rhea Thomas on July 16, 2009, 05:35:53 AM (http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l336/glamgalz/funfani/imgs/informative1/longest_runway_01.jpg)
The length of its runway is not necessarily a measure of excellence of an airport. However, longer runways -- that is, runways that are 4,000 mt or more long -- can handle practically any kind of large, wide-bodied aircraft, like the Airbus A-380 or the Antonov AN-225. The length of the runway also depends on the location of the airport: that is, the higher the altitude of the airport, the longer the runway to accommodate large aircraft. A runway at sea level can handle large aircraft even with a length of 3,100 mt. The world's longest runway is at Qamdo Bangda Airport in Tibet. It is 5,500 mt long. The second longest runway is at Russia's Ramenskoye Airport and it is 5,403 mt long. At 5,000 mt, the Ulyanovsk Vostochny Airport in Russia is the third longest. The Embraer Unidade Gaviao Peixoto Airport in Brazil is next with a length of 4,967 mt and South Africa's Upington Airport is the fifth longest in the world, at 4,900 mt. Now check out which are India's longest runways. . . Title: Re: India's 10 longest runways Post by: Rhea Thomas on July 16, 2009, 05:36:52 AM (http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l336/glamgalz/funfani/imgs/informative1/longest_runway_02.jpg)
Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi: 4,430 mt The Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on August 21 got India's longest runway. The third runway at IGI will allow the airport to double the number of flights it handles every hour with one flight taking off or landing every minute. The runway, christened 29/11, has CAT IIIB instrument landing system (ILS) on both Dwarka and Vasant Kunj sides which will allow aircraft to land even when the visibility is as low as 50-metre. Delhi will be the only airport in India to have three runways with CAT IIIB facility on two runways. The 4,430 metre Code-F complaint runway can handle the wide bodied aircraft like Airbus A-380 and Antonov AN-225. Title: Re: India's 10 longest runways Post by: Rhea Thomas on July 16, 2009, 05:37:26 AM (http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l336/glamgalz/funfani/imgs/informative1/longest_runway_03.jpg)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad: 4,260 mt The swanky Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad, about 30 km from the heart of Hyderabad, has been constructed by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, a public-private joint venture between GMR Group, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, the Andhra Pradesh government, and the Airports Authority of India. GMR Group holds 63% of the equity, MAHB 11%, while the Andhra Pradesh government, and Airports Authority of India each hold 13%. The Rs 2,470 crore (Rs 24.70 billion) airport is spread over 5,400 acre of land and has the second longest runway in India. The 76-year-old Begumpet airport has now been shut down. The 75-metre high air traffic control tower at the airport is also the tallest in India. A 105,300 sq mt terminal has the capacity to handle 12 million passengers per annum. The terminal building has 12 contact and 30 remote stands for aircraft parking. The ultimate master plan is to cater over 40 million passengers per annum. Title: Re: India's 10 longest runways Post by: Rhea Thomas on July 16, 2009, 05:38:32 AM (http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l336/glamgalz/funfani/imgs/informative1/longest_runway_04.jpg)
Bengaluru International Airport, Bengaluru: 4,120 mt The Bengaluru International Airport is one of the swankiest airports in India. It also has the third-longest runway in India at 4,120 mt. The airport can handle 12 million passengers per annum and it can be expanded to accommodate 50 million passengers per year. It has 53 check-in counters, 18 self check-in kiosks and provides for a seamless and single check-in process. There are 18 shopping outlets and 15 food and beverages stalls in the terminal building. The international departure section houses one of the largest duty-free outlets showcasing leading international brands. The airport terminal building provides free Wi-Fi access to the laptop users. Apart from baby care facilities for mothers, the three-level building also houses a clinic and a pharmacy run by the Columbia Asia Hospital. Title: Re: India's 10 longest runways Post by: Rhea Thomas on July 16, 2009, 05:38:58 AM (http://s328.photobucket.com/albums/l336/glamgalz/funfani/imgs/informative1/longest_runway_05.jpg)
Chennai International Airport, Chennai: 3,658 mt The Chennai International Airport at Meenambakkam near Chennai handles around 11 million passengers annually. It's runway is 3,658 mt long, equipped to handle any aircraft. Although the airport offers many passenger amenities, work on the further modernisation of the airport by the Airports Authority of India will start soon. The plan has been cleared by the Public Investment Board and detailed project reports submitted to the government for approval, Patel told the Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to his ministry. Title: Re: India's 10 longest runways Post by: Rhea Thomas on July 16, 2009, 05:40:03 AM Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata: 3,627 mt
Located at Dum Dum, about 18 km from Kolkata, the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport has a runway of 3,627 mt length. The airport was earlier called Dum Dum airport before it was rechristened after Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. The airport has three terminals: domestic, international and cargo. Under the Airports Authority of India's plan to upgrade existing airports in India, the Kolkata airport too will undergo major modernisation. Title: Re: India's 10 longest runways Post by: Rhea Thomas on July 16, 2009, 05:40:39 AM (http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l336/glamgalz/funfani/imgs/informative1/longest_runway_06.jpg)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad: 3,599 mt The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at Ahmedabad is one of the nation's busiest airports. It has a runway measuring 3,600 mt in length. The Ahmedabad airport is well connected by air with the rest of the country. Flights operate between Ahmedabad and other major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Goa and Jaipur. It is also connected to Europe and the Untied States, apart from Sharjah, Kuwait, Muscat, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, through an aircraft change at either Mumbai or Delhi. Title: Re: India's 10 longest runways Post by: Rhea Thomas on July 16, 2009, 05:41:24 AM (http://s328.photobucket.com/albums/l336/glamgalz/funfani/imgs/informative1/longest_runway_07.jpg)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai: 3,445 mt The airport at Mumbai is the busiest in India and is the country's largest and, perhaps, most important airport. The runway at the airport is 3,445 mt long. The domestic and international air terminals at the Mumbai airport were earlier called Santacruz Airport and Sahar International Airport. However, after the modernization of the airport, which has turned into a world-class facility, it has been named Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. A consortium led by GVK Group and comprising Airports Company South Africa and Bidvest was awarded the mandate to modernise the airport. Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL), a joint venture company owned by the GVK led consortium (74%) and Airports Authority of India (26%) was formed in March 2006 to manage and develop CSIA. The modernisation of CSIA assumes great significance given Mumbai's status as India's financial capital and its aspirations to become a key business centre in Asia. In 2007, CSIA catered to 25.2 million passengers and handled around 521,932 tonnes of cargo. MIAL's vision is to make CSIA a truly world-class airport and equip it with the best possible facilities, infrastructure and management. With the upgradation of the infrastructure, CSIA will be able to cater to passenger traffic of 40 million passengers per year and handle cargo traffic of 1 million tonnes per year. Title: Re: India's 10 longest runways Post by: Rhea Thomas on July 16, 2009, 05:42:15 AM (http://s328.photobucket.com/albums/l336/glamgalz/funfani/imgs/informative1/longest_runway_08.jpg)
Cochin International Airport, Kochi: 3,400 mt Cochin International Airport is one of the India's first airports that boast of world-class facilities and conveniences. The airport is located at Nedumbassery, 30 km from Kochi. The runway here is 3,400 mt long. It is the first airport in India to have been built with private participation outside the ambit of Airports Authority of India. The major stake holders in the project include the Kerala government, Non-Resident Indians, public, financial institutions, and others. The airport has for long been considered one of the best in India. Title: Re: India's 10 longest runways Post by: Rhea Thomas on July 16, 2009, 05:43:03 AM (http://s328.photobucket.com/albums/l336/glamgalz/funfani/imgs/informative1/longest_runway_09.jpg)
Raja Sansi International Airport, Amrtisar: 3,289 mt The international airport at Amritsar is named Raja Sansi International Airport. Its runway is 3,289 mt in length, The airport has been recently renovated and has swanky terminals and passenger facilities. The airport also has book stall, snack bars, money change counters, free baggage trolleys, free wheel chairs, free medical facility, et cetera. Title: Re: India's 10 longest runways Post by: Rhea Thomas on July 16, 2009, 05:43:49 AM (http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l336/glamgalz/funfani/imgs/informative1/longest_runway_10.jpg)
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur: 3,200 mt Earlier, the Nagpur airport was called the Sonegaon Airport. However, ever since it attained international airport status, it was renamed after the father of the Indian Constitution, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. The airport, located centrally, facilitates easy connectivity to various Indian cities, especially the metros. The runway at the airport is 3,200 mt long. The airport has been undergoing constant upgradation and is now as ritzy as any other in India. The airport offers all the passenger amenities, like a duty free shop, Internet cafe, snack bars, etc. The Nagpur airport has come into the limelight also because of a massive multi-modal international cargo hub project that is coming up near the city. Once the modernisation plan at the airport is complete, Nagpur airport will be able to handle 14 million passengers annually. |