Akola Airport, also known as Shivani Airport is an airport

Airport

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 located in Akola in the India

India

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States and territories of India

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 of Maharashtra

Maharashtra

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. It is one of the 18 Airports in Maharashtra.

Upgrades

The Akola airport was developed in 2008 at an estimated cost of Rs 25 crore. The new swanky terminal building , renovated at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore, has a new fire station, air traffic control block and other vital installations. The 4,000 feet runway was extended 4600 feet and a new PAPI

Precision Approach Path Indicator

Precision approach path Indicator is a visual aid that provides guidance information to help a pilot acquire and maintain the correct approach to an aerodrome or an airport. It is generally located beside the runway approximately 300 metres beyond the landing threshold of the runway...

 and NDB

Non-directional beacon

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 navigation system added. The 90 metre by 100 metre apron

Airport ramp

The airport ramp or apron is part of an airport. It is usually the area where aircraft are parked, unloaded or loaded, refueled or boarded. Although the use of the apron is covered by regulations, such as lighting on vehicles, it is typically more accessible to users than the runway or taxiway...

 can accommodate two F-27

Fokker F27

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 or equivalent aircraft.

External links

• Akola Airport at Airports Authority of India
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