Steps progressing for expansion of Kozhikode airport

T’PURAM: Steps are on for the expansion and modernisation of the
Kozhikode international airport, Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan told
the State Assembly on Wednesday.





The National airport authority of India has asked for 162 acres of land
adjacent to the existing airport for carrying out various expansion
projects including construction of terminal, runway and flight
maintenance unit, Achuthanandan said while replying to a submission.

The authority wanted the state government to hand over the land free
of cost and the government has not taken a final decision on the
matter, he said.

Discussion with authorities concerned and finance department was progressing, he added.

Source: New Indian Express