Kozhikode: If the Rs.40-crore project for runway renovation was executed on time, the recent chaos in the Calicut international Airport, following a crack on the runway, could have been avoided, the Calicut International Airport Development Society (CIADS) has said.
The authorities opted for an easy way, just filling the potholes in the runway at a cost of Rs.10 lakh, instead of taking up proper repairs, it said. As a result, more cracks developed on the runway, forcing the closure of the airport for two hours. Flights had to be diverted to Bangalore. Many flights, including Haj services, were delayed, the society office-bearers said in a press release.
Cracks were seen on the runway on May 19, July 6, and July 14, last year. The recent crack, on September 24, appeared on the same spot. An expert inquiry on July 16, 2013, had recommended immediate re-carpeting or concreting. On April 6, 2014, a calibration was held at the airport on the crack.
27/09/14 The Hindu
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The authorities opted for an easy way, just filling the potholes in the runway at a cost of Rs.10 lakh, instead of taking up proper repairs, it said. As a result, more cracks developed on the runway, forcing the closure of the airport for two hours. Flights had to be diverted to Bangalore. Many flights, including Haj services, were delayed, the society office-bearers said in a press release.
Cracks were seen on the runway on May 19, July 6, and July 14, last year. The recent crack, on September 24, appeared on the same spot. An expert inquiry on July 16, 2013, had recommended immediate re-carpeting or concreting. On April 6, 2014, a calibration was held at the airport on the crack.
27/09/14 The Hindu
