Jharkhand Minister: Govt to Assess Feasibility, Land for Dhanbad Airport

Entertainment National Sports Markets Business & Economy Lifestyle World Astrology & Religion Technology Education & Jobs Auto Politics Viral Opinions

Loading more articles...

Jharkhand to Explore New Airport in Dhanbad, Minister Confirms Feasibility Study

Representational image (Image: News18)

N

News18•25-02-2026, 14:45

Jharkhand to Explore New Airport in Dhanbad, Minister Confirms Feasibility Study

•Jharkhand government to examine feasibility and land availability for a new airport in Dhanbad district.
•Transport Minister Deepak Birua announced the study in response to a call attention motion by legislators.
•Existing Barwa Adda airport in Dhanbad is 1B category (5-8 passengers) and cannot be upgraded due to land constraints.
•A 2C category airport needs 37 additional acres, while 3C requires 113 acres and a 1,990-meter runway, difficult within city limits.
•Minister will seek a report from Dhanbad deputy commissioner and guidance from Airports Authority on new airport proximity to existing ones.

Read Full Article on News18 in English

✦

More like this

✦

More like this

Government may relax height restrictions to boost vertical real estate growth, says Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

Govt may relax height restrictions to boost vertical real estate growth: Naidu

Representational image (Image: News18)

Tripura CM Manik Saha Pushes for Kailashahar Airport Reopening

Representational image (Image: News18)

Singhbhum Chamber Urges Air Services from Jamshedpur, Cites Economic Impact

Representational image (Image: News18)

Birla, Naidu, CM Sharma Push Rajasthan Air Connectivity Expansion

Representational image (Image: News18)

CM Siddaramaiah Prioritizes Kannadigas' Safety Amidst Middle East Conflict

জেলা গ্রন্থাগারে বই পড়তে ভিড় ছাত্র ছাত্রীদের

Murshidabad Library Extends Hours to 12 Daily for Students; DM Nitin Singhania Initiates Major Upgrade