DARBHANGA, Nov. 28 -- letters@hindustantimes.com

Delay in the issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Water Resources Department (WRD) for modifying a portion of the earthen embankment has slowed down the installation of the CAT-II approach lighting system at Darbhanga airport. The hold-up is likely to impact flight operations during the fog-prone winter months.

Since the civil enclave became operational at the Darbhanga Air Force Station on November 8, 2020, flight cancellations during winter have severely inconvenienced passengers. Over 3 million passengers have used the airport so far, making it one of the most successful RCS-UDAN airports in the country.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has sought the NOC from the ...