Datia Airport Gets DGCA Nod, Becomes MP’s 8th Airport

Datia has officially emerged as Madhya Pradesh’s eighth airport after receiving a licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). It has been categorized as a public aerodrome under the 3C/VFR category, allowing its use for commercial operations. The newly developed airport, spanning 118 acres, is expected to enhance air connectivity in the state. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed his joy on social media, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this development.

Key Highlights of Datia Airport

DGCA Approval

• Datia Airport has been granted a licence as a public aerodrome under the 3C/VFR category.
• Madhya Pradesh’s 8th Airport: It joins the ranks of other operational airports in the state.

Infrastructure

• Runway: 1,810 meters long and 30 meters wide
• Terminal Building: Spans 768 square meters
• Passenger Handling Capacity: 100 passengers per hour
• Apron Capacity: Can accommodate two ATR-72 aircraft

Security & Equipment

• X-ray machines (RB & HB), Explosive Trace Detectors (ETD)
• CCTV systems, Door Frame Metal Detectors (DFMD), Handheld Metal Detectors (HHMD)
• Walkie-talkies, Radiotelephony (RT) sets, Baggage handling system

Upcoming Developments

• Satna and Datia airports will soon be formally inaugurated.
• Flight operations for the general public will commence after inauguration.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Datia Airport Gets DGCA Nod, Becomes MP’s 8th Airport
DGCA Licence	Public aerodrome under 3C/VFR category
Total Area	118 Acres
Runway Length	1,810 meters
Runway Width	30 meters
Terminal Area	768 square meters
Passenger Capacity	100 per hour
Apron Capacity	2 ATR-72 aircraft
Security Equipment	X-ray machines, ETD, CCTV, DFMD, HHMD, RT sets, baggage handling system
Upcoming Airports	Satna and Datia (to be formally inaugurated)