ISLAMABAD – Government has decided to build a new airport for the DiamerBhasha Dam project site.
CAA will use the old airstrip near the construction site of the DiamerBasha Dam for a new airport. This will save millions of rupees for thenational exchequer. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Pakistan Air Force(PAF) have declared the airstrip at Chilas as usable.
According to details, Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)Chairman, Lieutenant General (Retd) Muzammil Hussain, requested the CAA forthe construction of an airport near the site of Diamer Basha Dam. Thisairport is necessary for a mega project like Diamer Basha Dam. The facilityof the airport will enable fast movement of machinery, material andprofessionals at the Dam site.
Sources in the CAA informed that WAPDA suggested the construction a totallynew airport.
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Chilas airport was constructed during the colonial times. After theindependence, Chilas airport was in use till 1970. Since then, thisairstrip has not been used but it is still in good condition.
