The Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport at Srinagar belongs to the Indian Air Force and the Airports Authority of India manages the civilian enclave that includes a passenger terminal building and a civil apron.
The government will soon allow night landing at Srinagar airport. The aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is expected to clear the proposal subject to a test-flight on Thursday.
Once cleared, airlines will be able to operate flights until 10 pm. At present, the last flight lands in Srinagar at 5.15 pm. The last outbound flight from Srinagar takes off at 5.45 pm.
The Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport at Srinagar belongs to the Indian Air Force and the Airports Authority of India manages the civilian enclave that includes a passenger terminal building and a civil apron.
“The Indian Air Force has extended watch hours till 10 pm which are now up till 8 pm. Also, Airports Authority of India has operationalised the required approach lighting. (Allowing of night landing at Srinagar) is being considered, subject to approval of standard operating procedure and proving flight being undertaken tomorrow (Thursday),” DGCA chief…
