Night landing trial at Tulihal Airport set for March

Imphal, February 27 : The trial test for night landing of aero-plane at Tulihal Airport is likely to be conducted in March.

According to an official source, the Airport Authority of India has communicated to the State Government that the test landing would be conducted in March.

As part of the Prime Minister's package, the State Government has taken up necessary measures for providing facilities for night landing of aeroplanes at Imphal Tulihal airport.

Accordingly, towers have been constructed and Solar Power Obstruction Light (SPOL) installed atop Nongmaiching, Phunal Maring, Heibong, Chingphu and Langjing hillocks.

However, as the clearance of the Ministry of Civil Aviation is essential for providing facilities for night landing, the Airport Authority of India has been trying to get the required clearance from the Ministry.