Express News Service BENGALURU: The closed North Runway of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) is set to begin flight operations by March-end, said the airport operator, Bangalore International Airport Limited. However, this Runway will not be CATIIIB compliant.
The runway was shut on June 22, 2020 to carry out rehabilitation and upgradation works. Responding to queries from TNIE, a spokesperson said, "Our endeavour is to operationalise the North Runway by end of March 2021." Elaborating on the works carried out here, the spokesperson said, "Rehabilitation of runway and Taxiway with new asphalt top layer along with the strengthening of the surface is being done. Provision of LED Runway Centre Line & Runway edge lights is also being undertaken."