Development of Jalgaon Airport

What was asked, and of whom?

The question asked by Smt. Smita Uday Wagh to the Ministry of Civil Aviation sought details on the development of Jalgaon Airport as a regional air cargo hub, runway extension, cargo infrastructure, round-the-clock operations, and inclusion under the UDAN scheme.

Who asked / answered

Smt. Smita Uday Wagh (asked), Ministry of Civil Aviation (answered)

What the government said

• Facilities available for domestic air cargo via domestic passenger terminal
• Nashirabad-Umale Road obstructs runway extension, needs rerouting
• AAI proposed terminal expansion from 700 sqm to 1500 sqm
• DVOR/DME navigational facilities installed and operational since 16.05.2024
• Fly91 operating UDAN flights on Jalgaon-Hyderabad, Jalgaon-New Goa, Jalgaon-Pune routes
• Alliance Air operating UDAN flights on Jalgaon-Mumbai, Jalgaon-Ahmedabad routes

Points worth noting

• The government states that cargo facility development depends on factors like airport progress, scheduled operations, and commercial viability
• The answer does not provide specific timeline for runway extension
• The answer does not address whether Jalgaon Airport will be included under cargo-oriented components of UDAN