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Lucknow Airport To Get Longer Runway for Global Flights
AVIATION & AIRPORTS

Lucknow Airport To Get Longer Runway for Global Flights

Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA) is set for a major upgrade, with plans to extend its runway from 2,744 metres to 3,500 metres. This expansion will enable direct long-haul flights from Lucknow to destinations in the US and Europe—meeting a long-standing demand from the public and aviation stakeholders.
The extended runway will accommodate wide-body, fuel-laden aircraft such as the Airbus A350, Boeing 777-300ER, and Boeing 747-8, which require greater take-off distances for non-stop intercontinental travel. At present, international passengers must transit through hubs like Delhi or Mumbai due to CCSIA’s limited runway capacity.
The project has received in-principle approval from the government, and the district magistrate has requested Gata-wise land records from airport authorities to initiate the acquisition of 53 acres of land. Once secured, the runway will be extended by 700 metres. The land spans villages including Raheemabad, Mohammadpur Bhaktikhera, and Gadaura in Sarojini Nagar. Environmental clearance has already been granted, and preparatory work has begun, including the clearing of 150 metres of space on both sides of the existing runway.
District Magistrate Vishak G confirmed that efforts are underway to expedite land acquisition in coordination with airport officials. While some resistance from local landowners has caused minor delays, the process is progressing steadily.
The upgraded runway will not only allow longer flights but also improve safety margins during take-offs and landings—especially under poor weather conditions or in fully loaded aircraft.
Currently, Lucknow has direct international connectivity to 11 cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur. The expansion will significantly boost its aviation profile.

Benefits of the project include:
  • Direct flights to the US and Europe
  • Reduced travel time and costs by eliminating layovers
  • Improved access for NRIs, international students, medical travellers, and exporters
  • Increased tourism, foreign investment, and air cargo capacity in central Uttar Pradesh

If the timeline holds, construction could begin within the next few months, positioning Lucknow among the few Indian cities capable of handling ultra-long-haul, non-stop international flights.

Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA) is set for a major upgrade, with plans to extend its runway from 2,744 metres to 3,500 metres. This expansion will enable direct long-haul flights from Lucknow to destinations in the US and Europe—meeting a long-standing demand from the public and aviation stakeholders.The extended runway will accommodate wide-body, fuel-laden aircraft such as the Airbus A350, Boeing 777-300ER, and Boeing 747-8, which require greater take-off distances for non-stop intercontinental travel. At present, international passengers must transit through hubs like Delhi or Mumbai due to CCSIA’s limited runway capacity.The project has received in-principle approval from the government, and the district magistrate has requested Gata-wise land records from airport authorities to initiate the acquisition of 53 acres of land. Once secured, the runway will be extended by 700 metres. The land spans villages including Raheemabad, Mohammadpur Bhaktikhera, and Gadaura in Sarojini Nagar. Environmental clearance has already been granted, and preparatory work has begun, including the clearing of 150 metres of space on both sides of the existing runway.District Magistrate Vishak G confirmed that efforts are underway to expedite land acquisition in coordination with airport officials. While some resistance from local landowners has caused minor delays, the process is progressing steadily.The upgraded runway will not only allow longer flights but also improve safety margins during take-offs and landings—especially under poor weather conditions or in fully loaded aircraft.Currently, Lucknow has direct international connectivity to 11 cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur. The expansion will significantly boost its aviation profile.Benefits of the project include:Direct flights to the US and EuropeReduced travel time and costs by eliminating layoversImproved access for NRIs, international students, medical travellers, and exportersIncreased tourism, foreign investment, and air cargo capacity in central Uttar PradeshIf the timeline holds, construction could begin within the next few months, positioning Lucknow among the few Indian cities capable of handling ultra-long-haul, non-stop international flights.

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