In 1st phase of project, Chilka Lake (Odisha) , Sabarmati River Front & Sardar Sarovar Dam (Gujarat) are identified for development of such facilities.
Key Facts on Water Aerodrome
Aerodrome is location from which aircraft flight operations take place, regardless of whether they involve air cargo, passengers.
Development of aerodromes projects in India will pave way for operation of amphibian planes (both in land & water) to enhance air connectivity.
These water aerodromes will be set up near tourist locations & places of religious importance.
Entity looking to set up water aerodrome has to take approvals from authorities, including ministries of defence, home, environment & forests & shipping.
DGCA has issued regulations prescribing procedure & requirement for licensing of water aerodromes.
Water aerodrome cannot be used for scheduled air transport services w⟋o licence.
Issued licence will be valid for 2 years.
Provisional licence will be issued for period of 6 months, during which implementation of water aerodrome operation will be monitored & regular licence will be accorded afterwards.
Sea-Planes
Sea-planes are small fixed-wing aircrafts designed for taking off & landing on water & do not require capital-intensive infrastructure for operations.
They are considered ideal for high-end travel to destinations that are far by road & are not equipped w⟋airports.
They require either 1-km long airstrip or water body, which is 1 km long & at least 10 feet deep.