- Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the new runway and the dual-way elevated Eastern Cross Taxiway (ECT) on Friday, July 14, 2023.
- The ECT will reduce the taxiing distance for an aircraft by seven kilometres and the time spent on the tarmac by passengers after landing and before take-off.
- The new runway can handle wide-body aircraft including A-380 and B-777. The airport is now capable of handling more than 1700+ movements per day.
Question:
Q.1 What is the name of the new runway that was inaugurated at the IGIA?a. RW 11R/29L
b. RW 10/28
c. RW 09/27
d. RW 11L/29R