LUCKNOW: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow on Wednesday inaugurated an 804-metre section of its upcoming 2,864-metre parallel taxi track, aimed at reducing runway occupancy time, improving aircraft movement and minimising flight delays.The newly developed section will become operational from midnight on Thursday, while the remaining stretch is scheduled for inauguration by the end of March 2027.Airport officials said the parallel taxi track is being developed in phases in coordination with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to improve operational efficiency and strengthen ground traffic management.The facility will allow smoother movement of aircraft between the runway and other operational areas, helping reduce runway occupancy time and improve airlines’ on-time performance.Lucknow airport handles scheduled commercial flights, general aviation and non-scheduled aircraft operations. It also serves as an important diversion airport for flights bound for Delhi, Varanasi and other destinations, particularly during weather-related disruptions.Officials said the infrastructure upgrade would help the airport manage growing aircraft movements more efficiently while maintaining operational safety standards.Once the entire 2,864-metre parallel taxi track becomes operational, it is expected to further streamline aircraft movement, reduce ground congestion and enhance the airport’s capacity to handle increasing air traffic.
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