Jalgaon Airport lacks dedicated cargo infrastructure, ministry says

The question asked the Ministry of Civil Aviation to state whether the government has assessed Jalgaon Airport's potential as a cargo hub, approved runway extensions, considered dedicated cargo infrastructure, reviewed night operations, and included it in the UDAN scheme. The Ministry provided a statement on the current status of these developments.

Asked by Smt. Smita Uday Wagh; Answered by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (Minister Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu).

• Cargo facility development depends on commercial viability, airline demand, and handling capacity.
• Domestic air cargo is currently handled via the domestic passenger terminal.
• Runway extension is obstructed by the Nashirabad-Umale Road passing through airport land, requiring road rerouting.
• AAI has prepared a proposal to expand the terminal from 700 sqm to 1500 sqm, handling 300 passengers per hour, subject to approvals.
• DVOR/DME navigational facilities were installed and operationalized on 16.05.2024.
• Fly91 operates UDAN flights to Hyderabad, New Goa, and Pune.
• Alliance Air operates UDAN flights to Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

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