Haryana's Hisar Airport Set to Launch Flights in April

Hisar Airport in Haryana is gearing up to commence flights in the first week of April, following an agreement between the state government and Alliance Air. Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, currently in Hyderabad, is engaging in discussions with Alliance Air and other companies after finalizing routes for the initial phase.

Dushyant Chautala revealed that in the first phase, routes have been finalized for flights from Hisar to Chandigarh, Delhi, Jaipur, Kullu, Ahmedabad, Jammu, and Dharamshala. The expectation is to initiate air services on these routes from the first week of April. The air connectivity in the state will be based on the State Viability Gap Funding (SVGF) concept, ensuring affordable fares for travelers.

The plan involves operating 70-seater flights on the final routes. A review of these routes will be conducted 90 days after the flights commence. Based on passenger demand, flights from Hisar to other cities like Lucknow, Varanasi, Ambala, among others, may be introduced.

Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala highlighted that the air connectivity will lead to an increase in defence and other industry activities in Hisar, becoming a significant revenue source for the state.

The Hisar Airport, spanning 7200 acres, is making significant progress, with completed work on Air Traffic Control (ATC), fuel rooms, monsoon drainage, apron, and basic strip construction. The entire project, including the new terminal for 200 passengers, is expected to be completed by March 2024.

The current terminal is witnessing a rise in passenger numbers, and the new terminal aims to accommodate the growing demand. The completion of ATC construction is expected by February. The overall development is poised to boost economic activities and enhance air connectivity in the region.