In the past few months, even with only a few flights operating from the airport, a few disasters have been averted. At a time when major development projects are underway at Surat airport, these issues are hampering the airport’s development prospects.
Recently, a private airline stopped operations on all its routes after authorities refused to provide parking facilities at the airport at night.
The matter reached the top leaders including the state BJP director CR Patil,
As per the disclosures made in one, in December 2021, the two flights came close to each other and did not maintain the required distance in the sky. right to Information please respond. In November 2021, a pilot aborted the landing after seeing police vehicles on the runway.
“It is unfortunate to see some untoward incidents at Surat airport regarding miscommunication between the airport, general administration and ATC team. Surat airport has a history of multiple security and security breaches,” said Rajesh ModiAn aviation enthusiast.
According to him, security breach issues include buffalo hits, dead foxes on the runway, toy helicopters on the airside, runway overshoots, repeated bird hits, ILS submerged due to floods, height barriers, and police vehicle intrusion during anti hijacking mock drills. Are included.