About Pune Airport

Pune Airport (IATA: PNQ, ICAO: VAPO) is located approximately 10 km (6.2 mi) north-east of Pune in the state of Maharashtra, India. The airport is a civil enclave operated by the Airports Authority of India at the eastern side of Lohegaon Air Force Station of the Indian Air Force. The airport handles both domestic and international flights.

Pune Airport has a 2535 metre long runway oriented 10/28. A former secondary runway is now used as a taxiway by the Indian Air Force (IAF). A 2200m x 23m parallel taxiway has been constructed by AAI to facilitate civil operation on the southern side of Rwy 10/28. The Airfield is equipped with night landing facilities as well as navigational facilities like DVOR/DME and an NDB.

As Pune's Air Traffic Control is operated by the IAF, there is often friction between the AAI and the IAF over flight schedules and night landings. There is currently a basic working relationship between the two parties; they have agreed to allow night landings of civilian flights for the time being, though this is not a long-term solution.

The proposed Pune Metro Rail project will connect this airport to Vanaz via Deccan Gymkhana. This route is expected to start by 2015. There is also a proposed Pune BRTS corridor to this airport.

Due to the limited expansion options available, the airport will not be able to cope with the growing demand for air traffic into Pune. Hence, a green field airport for the Pune metropolitan region has been proposed. The Government of Maharashtra has entrusted the responsibility to Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) for executing the Pune International Airport project. Probable sites for this project had earlier included areas around Talegaon Dabhade and Saswad near Pune.

Pre-paid taxicab and auto rickshaw services to and from airport are available. Coach services to various key locations in Pune and private car rental services are also available.

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