Jawaharlal Darda Airport is a public

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located 9 kilometres east of the city of

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, in the

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region of

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History

Yavatmal Airport was constructed in 1998 by the

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. The airport was largely underused, being used only for government-operated aircraft. With the aim to facilitate increase in air traffic, which in turn, would help boost trade in the region, the Maharashtra State Industries Ministry began the process of modernisation of MIDC airports in 2006. It floated tenders inviting private parties to draw out a plan for airport operations. Reliance Airport Developers Ltd offered the highest bid (Rs. 27 crore) for

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, and Yavatmal. Yavatmal's 113.93 hectare airport premises were leased for 95 years to Reliance Airport Developers Ltd on 30 October 2009. Reliance is keen to set up a facility for recycling aero parts at Yavatmal Airport.

Structure

Yavatmal Airport has one asphalt runway, oriented 08/26, 1400 metres long, and 45 metres wide, an

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measuring 80 by 60 metres and a small terminal building.

Purpose

To accelerate the industrial development in district, the airport was constructed. Apart from this, Yavatmal Airport was also developed as an alternative to park international aircraft in lieu of the

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(MIHAN).

Airlines and destinations

Currently, there are no civilian operations handled. Only private and government flights can be landed for special purposes.

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