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The Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) is navigating a phase of transition as airport authorities have formally sought approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to decommission the decades-old Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower.

Reports from The Times of India stated that the Bhubaneswar airport plans to fully operate from the new 11-storey ATC tower facility, which has been operational since early 2023.

Standing 23.46 metres tall, the old ATC tower has been lying vacant since its systems were shifted to the new structure last year.

Reports said it had briefly served as a backup after commissioning of t...