Mangaluru: 'No immediate proposal for another airport in coast' - DC


Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Aug 26: Dakshina Kannada district deputy commissioner (DC), Sasikanth Senthil, said that as of now, there is no immediate proposal for the construction of another airport in coastal Karnataka. He was speaking at a symposium on air service and introduction to air cargo held at the auditorium of Kanara Chamber of Chamber and Industry (KCCI) on Saturday, August 25.

Senthil explained that the current airport in the city is capable handle the demand for the next 50 years and hence, there is no proposal on hand at present for any new airport. Noting that agricultural products from Kasargod and Kodagu are being exported to the Gulf countries through this airport, he said that the issue relating to the construction of separate cargo terminal in the coming days will be jointly discussed by airport authority, KCCI and district administration.

The DC stated that 33 acres of land required for expansion of facilities at the airport here has been acquired. "We have received complaints about the highway leading from the city to the airport having been dotted by potholes. But highways are under the purview of central government. Therefore, National Highways Authority of India has to take action. The district administration too will do the needful to get the same repaired, he informed.

He said that Dakshina Kannada district has the potential to rise to the top spot in the entire state. "Our district is the highway to opportunities and there is no dearth of infrastructure and human resources here," he pointed out.

Senthil said he will take up the issue of unilateral upward revision of air fares by airlines and other systems of transport, taking advantage of the natural calamity affecting road connectivity, with the government. He explained that in the recent past, directorate of civil aviation had taken action about the unprecedented hike in the air fare from here to Bengaluru, taking advantage of the demand resulting out of damaged roads.

KCCI president, Vathika Pai, airline service and airport sub-committee former president, Capt John Prasad Menezes, Reena Shetty, Prashanth and students of various colleges were present.

Director of the local airport, V V Rao, who took part in the valedictory function in the evening as chief guest, said that air cargo is an area that has been progressing fast and felt that workshops like these are relevant in the backdrop of this development.

  

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  • Ahmed, Mangalore/Dubai

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Our Mangalore airport was inaugurated in 1952. It's disheartening that no politician worked very hard for the development of the airport. All the politicians invest in Bangalore and work for the development of Bangalore. There has been absolutely no support from Bangalore for the development of Mangalore. It's purely because of NRI people. There are no major factories unlike Bangalore. We would appreciate if the airport and passport office is developed to international standards.

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  • Vincy, Bangkok

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    DC says the airport is good for 50 years.we have flights from middle east and Emirates already said the runway no sufficient for 777 or 380 Airbus.
    We need a expansion of the present airport and a good road to the airport.
    Appx Rs.700 is charged per ticket as airport taxes and what we get is a road with potholes,Rs.60 parking fee if you exceed 7 minutes,and no city bus to the departure and arrival.
    There are 6 MLA'S of BJP of NDA in the centre.
    None of them ever raised any such issues in the assembly or parliament.
    Please dont blame 70 years government.
    We started paying taxes only after demonetisation and we did not pay taxes during those 70 years. So since we pay taxes to you then it is your responsibility to deliver.

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  • Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India.

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Ahmed, Mangalore/Dubai
    I do not know, whether you agree with me or not. Mangalorean air port and our all infra structure has developed like our Mangalorean hearts. We are very self centred people, not bothered about our own neighbourhood. Very good in passing the bucks. Our coastal house is a divided house and now polarized society.

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  • Harold D'cunha, Mangalore, India.

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Driving from Mangalore International airport to Hampankatta, one can see unwanted structure on the road side and petty shops structures too. Request the authorities to remove all these dangerous structures like Modiji has done in Gujarath while he was the CM of Gujarath.

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  • El En Tea, Mumbai

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    What happened to the Shivamoga Airport where Yeddi was boasting

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  • Sharad Shetty, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Even after a decade the Bajpe Airport is officially not an International airport due to mandatory infrastructure shortcomings, not just the runway length.

    While Kerala has managed excellent infrastructure with major international quality highways, harbours, 40 dams and 4 International Airports, SK district has always been short-changed thanks to corrupt, self-serving politicians.

    The proposed Padubidri Airfield idea has not even been lobbied for fund allocation and execution by our myopic MLAs , MPs or Ministers, who incidentally always fly to Blr and Delhi.

    Major international airlines fly-in directly to various the airports in Kerala while the Kannur airport has been fulfilling the demands of Mangalorean’s based in Gulf. Cutting across party lines, the politicians and Non-Resident keratitis are soon going to start building another new airport at Periye in Kasaragod district, which will spell the collapse of significant air traffic to Bajpe.

    The pot-hole filled pathetic road from never-to-be-completed Pumpwell circle flyover leading to Bajpe Airport speaks a lot of the absolute neglect of South Kanara by our greedy, irresponsible politicians and bureaucrats, who are now passing the buck to NHAI & benami contractors and also shockingly justifying the lack-of-basic-infrastructure!

    Meanwhile, let us pray and hope this district deputy commissioner gets shunted out to the Andaman’s.

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  • karthik, Qatar

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Well said Mr Sarath managalore...Ofcourse look at the apathy of Karnatakas first commercial Airport (Mangalore Bajpe Airport Started in 1951,Even HAL Bangalore was an defense airport)...we all useless Tuluvas good for nothing our present politicians....after 1971 no big user benefit projects landed in southcanara...even Project Seabird once planned near Mangalore and lost to Northcanara, We need to remember Sri KS Rao,Sri Sinivas Mallya,Sri KS Hegde..Sri TA Pai and their contribution to undivided SK.

    Now hope left only with Dr BR SHETTY...If he makes his mind..surely New Airport is an reality..Its a high time all Undivided SKites should request Dr Shetty to consider a good cause to his motherland

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  • dinesh, udupi

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Next time I will fly to Kannur Airport travel by road and buy some duty free itmes from Kasargod .

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    I do not agree that the current airport in the city is capable to handle the demand for the next 50 years. It is a small and unsafe airport with a short runway of just 8000 Ft. Most of the airports around the world which cater to a region having a population of 1+ Million are expanding or building new airports. A good, safe runway should ideally be around 10,000 Ft long with a parallel full-length taxiway.

    Our administration is short-sighted and lacks a long-term plan or vision to make Mangalore-Udupi region into a Smart city.

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  • Lionel Dsouza, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    NO ONE IS INTERESTED IN MODI GOVERNEMENT....

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  • NAVEEN, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Modi Phobia...Chill man

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    If you can not improve airport at least provide 4 lane good roads without pot holes and properly maintained plants and greenery on either side of the road and road dividers!! This may give a soothing effect to the travelers eye and an elevated mood!! Also a disciplined vehicular movement around the airport may provide more comfort to the commuter.

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  • Citizen, Namma kudla

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Please repair the roads leading towards the airport. Why wait for central government, we are paying road taxes and fines to govt of karnataka and also voted for politicians in Karnataka, why can't the government repair the roads. Very sad to hear even airport director also travels in the same road. Ksrtc bus terminal is far better than international airport. Also please terminate those goons who are appointed to collect parking fees or educate them on how to behave with passengers and vehicle drivers.

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  • Mango, Mlore

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    After 50 years... Bajpe airport might become Hyper loop station. Mlore to Mumbai and Mlore to Blore will be connected by Hyperloops.
    flying taxis will take us to hyerloop station from Mlore and Udupi..
    So till then enjoy a thrilling landing and takeoff from Bajpe. and, get used to the pathols on the highways.

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  • Ali, Mlore

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Sir,
    Its been 10 yrs + mangalore is declared international airport.but why premium aircrafts like Etihad ,emirates etc aren't flyinh directly to mangalore.

    Also there is no direct flight to destinations like jeddah,Riyadh etc.

    With the pace involved in opening new routes it seems like it will take another 15 yrs and a new airport is out of question it may take another 200 years perhaps.

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  • Joseph, Qatar

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Because the need of the hour is to fly in super jumbo like A380 series and upwards like Bombay and other metros.

    Mangalore has been ravaged with the least attention and always tagged as a "budget economy" state with no impetus forthcoming from any quarters. The priority was never given to upgrade its position and still so, may be just on paper. In all quarters the same applies.

    Unless there is a broad mind perspective, it will be in the doldrums of history.

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  • Smile, Mlore

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Bring more passengers... All airlines will dare to land in Mlore ....

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  • JK, Udupi/Dubai

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Emirates, Etihad can land at Padubidri Interntional Airport but not at existing bajpe Airport.

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  • Nikl, Malpe,Bangalore

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    I agree with you, JK. Padubidri has the capacity to handle such aircrafts with NRI participation. All we need is a cooperative CM to fulfil our goals to achieve this. We can make both these cities into smart twin cities as well. What do you think?

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  • dinesh shetty, Nitte/Dubai

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    Any competent Air Authority may not favor the existing infrastructure in IXE..Undivided southcanara surely required a safe state of art Airport..Surely Govt authorities needs to look in to Proposed Padubidri Airfield for overall development of Udupi/Mangalore/Northcanara region..If Kerala has the 4 Int Airports why not KA ?I am sure our representatives will not wake up even a new Airport comes in Kasargod..we will always do politics and waste time..

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  • Joyson, Bendor

    Mon, Aug 27 2018

    Padubidri might be near for udupi, but udupi is very sparsely populated compared to Mangalore. Current airport is near to Mangalore and North Kerala and majority of international passengers are from North Kerala. This is one reason why it's tedious to shift to padubidri. And again the land aquisition is a tedious process which may increase land Mafia.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Aug 26 2018

    This time we want a Genuine International Airport ...

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