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- A plan to start commercial passenger flights from Thanjavur airport has been put on hold, with the Civil Aviation Ministry saying the project is not operationally viable for now.
- The airport is owned and operated by the Indian Air Force, and the Airports Authority of India had proposed a civil enclave with a terminal, apron, taxi track and parking, estimated to cost about ₹100 crore.
- The main reason cited is Thanjavur's proximity to Tiruchirappalli airport, roughly 40 km away by air.
- No announcement has been made about dropping the project, so it could be revived later.
What to watch next
- Whether the Centre later brings the Thanjavur civil enclave under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme
- Any future review or revival of the deferred civil enclave project by AAI and the IAF
- Any timeline announced for commencement of commercial passenger operations
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