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IRB Sindhudurg Airport Achieves 24x7 All-Weather Operations with DGCA Approval

  • IRB Sindhudurg Airport received DGCA approval for 24x7 day-and-night, all-weather flight operations.
  • The airport is now certified for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), enabling operations in low visibility and adverse weather conditions.
  • Passenger traffic is growing, with nearly 11,000 movements in December, and parking capacity doubled from three to six aircraft stands.
  • This upgrade enhances Sindhudurg's role as a Konkan aviation gateway, boosting tourism, business travel, and regional connectivity.
  • The Mumbai–Sindhudurg route under the state regional connectivity scheme is expected to commence soon, further improving travel.

Why It Matters: DGCA approves IRB Sindhudurg Airport for 24x7 all-weather operations, boosting Konkan connectivity and tourism.

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