HAL to invest Rs 343 crore to develop new runway at Nashik airport, floats tender
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Nashik: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), a defence PSU, is investing Rs 343.2 crore to construct a new runway parallel to the existing one at the Nashik airport.
The PSU has floated the bid for runway construction, aiming to complete it before the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, scheduled between 2026 and 2028.
According to HAL officials, the tender process will conclude within two months by selecting an eligible contractor. The construction of the new runway, measuring 3km in length and 45m in width, identical to the current one, will require approximately one year to complete.
The HAL-managed Nashik airport is located 20km from Nashik city. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 26, while the bid submission deadline is July 14.
The 13-day runway closure in 2022 — from Nov 20 to Dec 3 — for maintenance works, had disrupted flight operations. The additional runway will ensure continuous operations when either runway requires maintenance.
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela commences with flag hoisting on Oct 31, 2026, followed by three Amrit Snans in Aug-Sept 2027. The parallel runway will support increased flight operations and passenger traffic during this significant event.
Govt is considering expanding the airport terminal building and aircraft parking facilities. Union minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol, during his recent Nashik visit, expressed support for terminal expansion before the Kumbh Mela and held discussions with HAL officials.
Currently, one private airline operates flights from Nashik to Delhi, Goa, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Nagpur, with plans to introduce Kolkata services soon.
The airport witnessed a 40% increase in passenger traffic, recording 3.4 lakh passengers in 2024-25, compared to 2.4 lakh in 2023-24.
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