Bilaspur airport in Chhattisgarh upgraded, now 72-seater aircraft can land

The Chhattisgarh government claimed it took the initiative taking the sentiments of Bilaspur residents into account and got the approval for the airport's up-gradation from the civil aviation department.

Updated on: Feb 5, 2021, 20:11:00 IST

By Ritesh Mishra | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Raipur

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Seventy two-seater aircraft will now be able to land at Bilasa Bai Kewtin Airport in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur after its up-gradation to 3C category by the director general office of the civil aviation department, a press release issued by Chhattisgarh government stated on Thursday.

Chhattisgarh government said Bilaspur airport was upgraded following its initiative. (HT Photo)

“As a result of upgradation to 3C category, 72-seater aircraft will also be able to land at the Bilaspur airport in Chakarbhata. Earlier, only a 40-seater aircraft could land here due to its 2C category license. With the operation of 72 seater aircrafts, North Chhattisgarh, including Bilaspur’s air connectivity with the whole country will get strengthened,” said the press release.

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The Chhattisgarh government claimed it took the initiative keeping in view the sentiments of Bilaspur residents and got the approval from the civil aviation department of the government of India.

“The operation of 72-seater aircraft from Bilaspur airport will benefit the officers and employees working in industrial and mining units located at Bilaspur, Korba, Raigarh, Surguja, Chirmiri, Surajpur, Balrampur, Korea, while it will also promote trade and tourism in the region. Along with this, access to medical facilities, present in the metros, will become easier for this entire region,” said the release.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More