For disturbing the second runway of Chennai airport, notices issued to the buildings etc!!
Posted on: 26/Aug/2022 9:54:00 AM
For disturbing the second runway of the Chennai international airport, as many as 90 buildings that were constructed beyond the permissible height and 102 mobile phone towers, poles and trees in Kolapakkam would be removed.
It is well known that Chennai airport has 2 runways with the primary runway being 3.66km in length and the secondary runway being 2.89 km in length. For take-off and landing purposes the secondary runway is being used by small aircrafts.
It was revealed by some sources that just 2.11 km of secondary runway could be used and that was because many buildings have come up in Kolapakkam beyond the height limit. The area was inspected recently by a special team formed by AAI. The team found that 90 buildings have been constructed exceeding the height limits without getting the much needed approval from the government. It was pointed out by the team that 102 mobile phone towers plus trees and poles etc were also creating issues for the flight operations.
The Chennai airport officers have been instructed by AAI to remove these mobile towers, poles and trees etc for the sake of smooth operation of the secondary runway. The airport officials as well as Chengalpet district administration have started issuing notices to the buildings etc
