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Jammu, Jan 28 (PTI) The extended runway at Jammu airport was made operational on Friday, officials said.
An Indigo airline undertook the first flight to traverse through the newly-constructed portion and a water cannon salute was given by the Indian Air Force (IAF), they said.
The Centre on July 22, 2019, had given environmental clearance for the expansion of the runway at the airport.
"Operationalisation of extended portion of runway was done at joint user airfield of IAF & AAI at Jammu," a defence spokesman said.
The runway has been extended from existing 6700 feet to 8000 feet, he said.
The work was completed by the AAI in coordination with the Indian Air Force and MES, he said.