Hisar airport gets DGCA licence, flights to start next month

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted an Aerodrome Licence to Maharaja Agrasen Airport, Hisar, allowing it to operate as a public-use facility. Issued to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the licence permits regular aircraft landings and departures under specified conditions.

The AAI issued the licence on Thursday, marking a significant step towards improving aviation connectivity in Haryana. However, compliance with the Aircraft Act and Aircraft Rules remains mandatory, as any violations could lead to modifications, suspension, or revocation of the licence. The licence is non-transferable and must adhere to the conditions outlined in the Aerodrome Manual.

To maintain its validity, the airport must submit quarterly progress reports addressing any pending observations from DGCA inspections and self-assessed non-compliances as per Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR).

The long-awaited approval paves the way for commercial flights from Hisar Airport, expected to begin in the first week of April 2025. The Haryana Government has partnered with Alliance Air to operate flights connecting Hisar to Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Ayodhya and Jammu. The licensing process faced delays after a DGCA inspection in August 2024 raised some objections.

Hisar Airport, initially covering just 200 acres in 2014, has expanded to 7,200 acres in two phases, making it the largest airport in India by land area. The ambitious project aims to strengthen regional connectivity, stimulate economic growth and position Haryana as a key player in the country’s aviation sector.