LUCKNOW, March 25 -- The Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport has commissioned a new taxiway, aimed at reducing aircraft congestion and improving turnaround efficiency during peak hours, said officials.

With the addition of the new taxiway, the total number has increased from seven to eight, allowing more aircraft to be held and manoeuvred simultaneously. The move is expected to significantly ease operational bottlenecks that had become routine during high-traffic windows.

Airport CEO Darshan Singh formally inaugurated the facility, stating that the expansion will not only improve current operations but also prepare the airport for sustained growth in air traffic.

The airport handles around 120 domestic and international flight...