A Master Plan is required so that all airside, landside and airport support elements can develop, expand and improve the operational flexibility and efficiency of their business in a structured, balanced and orderly fashion. These satellite townships would be independent from the main city.The urban population in Bihar is growing at a rate 0.8 per cent per year and thus there is a need of expansion of the existing urban areas and futuristic regulations for utilising such urban areas in the most sustainable way.
The airport’s master plan released last year discusses three potential scenarios.
The airport is being proposed as the current Patna Airport is restricted in its ability to expand. The development of these urban villages would ensure supply of essential agricultural products to the local market, thus contributing in making the main city area self-dependent, added the official.Urbanised villages apart, the proposed master plan has also suggested development of two satellite townships —Naubatpur and Bihta as a part of Patna plan area. Patna airport's runway length is of just 2,072 metres — of which 1,938 metres is for landing from the East and 1,677 metres for landing from the West. This has been suggested because of the short runway at the existing airport,” said Chaudhary.
“The new airport would be used for operation of bigger aircraft and the existing airport would be used for comparatively smaller aircraft. A book stall is operated in the Departures section and there is also a gift shop for passengers to purchase souvenirs of famous landmarks of Patna. The JPIN airport also has a Child Care room and provides assistance to physically challenged and aged passengers.JPIN offers various avenues for passengers to keep themselves occupied while they await their flights. An Air ticket cum hotel booking kiosk is also operated in the Arrivals counter to assist tourists.The airport provides passengers with trolleys to move their luggage with ease.
45% of work on the cargo complex, technical block, fire block and air traffic control tower have been completed.Designated as a "restricted international airport" (customs airport); a limited number of international flights are permitted at these airports Get great deals on Flights & Hotels for your next holiday For reprint rights: Times Syndication ServicePath to Bangra Ghat Mahasetu in Bihar collapsed hours after its inauguration Another approach road washed away in Bihar, RJD slams Nitish govt Violent clash over post on Prophet Muhammad: Section 144 imposed in Bengaluru, 60 cops injured Accident or harassment? The Master Plan Update will evaluate the ability of existing airport facilities to meet future demand for civilian and military users at the airport and provide recommended improvement projects. The urban development and housing department minister Samrat Chaudhary on Wednesday said Patna would have two operational airports with the enactment of the proposed master plan. The airport houses a restaurant for passengers to dine in.Patna has a number of hotels, offering a wide range of choices to visitors. Patna airport is sandwiched between the Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan and Phulwari Sharif railway station. AC 150/5070-6B 7/29/2005 2 b.
The urban villages are characterised by low-density residential area with majority of land having put to agriculture use. Airports Authority of India (AAI) is seeking 600 acres for the first phase of the project and 790 acres for the second phase.
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The Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is located 5 kilometers southwest of Patna, the capital of Bihar.