MUMBAI – April 10th, 2010 – In an effort to create an efficient airside infrastructure, Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL) has completed the re-carpeting and reconstruction of runway 14/32 (Secondary Runway) at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai. This project which is part of the overall modernization process of CSIA was completed in just over six months.
With a smoother surface, the runway also sports a new and advanced lighting system. Central Line and Barrette Approach lights have been introduced to provide better visibility for landing aircraft. The runway shoulders on either side have been widened from 7.5 meters to 15 meters, thus making it compatible for operations by Code F aircraft such as the A380.
Five new taxiways including two new rapid exit taxiways have also been constructed along the secondary runway to improve the overall efficiency and reduce runway occupation time. A Runway End Safety Area (RESA) has also been created along runway 32.
With the completion of reconstruction of the secondary runway, both the runways at CSIA will now be available once again for simultaneous operations. Completion of reconstruction of the runway intersection and the secondary runway are significant milestones in MIAL’s plans of overhauling the airside infrastructure.
Commenting on the completion of this project, GV Sanjay Reddy, Managing Director, Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd. (MIAL) said:"In line with our vision to make CSIA a world-class airport, upgradation of the airside infrastructure was imperative. The completion of the reconstruction of the secondary runway is part of our overall master plan for modernisation of CSIA, which took extensive planning and coordination amongst various agencies. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the DGCA, Airports Authority of India, officials of the Air Traffic Control and the airlines for supporting MIAL to make this possible."
The secondary runway was reconstructed using 94,508 metric tonnes of asphalt over 4,94,285 square metres. A workforce comprising 79 engineers and officials and 833 field workers was deployed through the duration of this project. More than 194 light and heavy machines were utilized for the designated task. In addition a duct bank measuring 10,350 running meters in length, a conduit measuring 78,000 meters in length and cables running 1,98,000 meters in length were laid out. Grading work was also carried out on an area of 2,47,349 sq meters along the side strips of the runway
As earlier, inspection of the runway will be carried out twice a week, with no maintenance expected for the asphalt work for the first six months.
