Pune: Runway Expansion Plan Reviewed in High-Level Meeting to Boost International Flight Operations
Pune News, June 11, 2025: A high-level review meeting was held at the VVIP Circuit House, Pune, to discuss the ongoing runway expansion project at Pune International Airport. The meeting, chaired by Pune Lok Sabha MP and Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, focused on accelerating infrastructure upgrades to increase international flight operations.
Key Discussions and Decisions
The meeting assessed the current status of the runway expansion, including:
- Land acquisition for the project
- Construction of alternative roads
- Road widening initiatives
- Technical aspects related to the expansion
Officials from the Airport Authority, Municipal Corporation, Traffic Police, and Indian Air Force were directed to expedite all necessary processes.
Dignitaries Present
The meeting was attended by:
- Municipal Commissioner Shri Naval Kishore Ram
- District Collector Shri Jitendra Dudi
- Additional Divisional Commissioner Kavita Dwivedi
- IAF Group Captains Kuldeep Singh & Sachin Arora
- Airport Director Shri Santosh Dhoke
- City Engineer Shri Prashant Waghmare
- Deputy Conservator of Forests Shri Labhshetwar
- PWD Chief Shri Aniruddha Pawaskar
- Airports Authority of India (AAI) representative Shri Jagdish Urkude
Objective: Enhancing Pune’s Air Connectivity
The expansion aims to modernize Pune Airport’s infrastructure, enabling more international flights and improving passenger experience. Authorities are working to resolve land and logistical challenges for faster execution.
