The Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Shri K.C. Venugopal informed Rajya Sabha today that the steps taken for the development of Raipur Airport include: 

1. The construction of new integrated terminal building complex including two aerobridges to cater 700 passengers (200 international + 500 domestic) has already been inaugurated on 7th November, 2012; 

2. Runway has been extended to 2286 m (7500 ft); and 

3. The construction of new apron suitable for 4 nos. AB-321 type of aircraft alongwith link taxiway for day and night operation has already been completed.