Sindhudurg Airport in Maharashtra’s Konkan region has received approval from aviation safety regulator DGCA to operate 24 hours a day. This includes flights during low visibility and bad weather conditions. The airport started commercial operations in October 2021 and is run by IRB Infrastructure Developers. Jai S Sadana, Chief Adviser and Head at IRB Sindhudurg Airport, said the approval "significantly enhances the airport's reliability and operational capability." He added, "This will encourage airline confidence, support sustained traffic growth, and contribute meaningfully to economic and tourism development across the Konkan region." The airport is certified for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). It uses satellite-based Required Navigation Performance (RNP) procedures and has a backup navigation system. These tools help pilots land safely in tough weather. The upcoming Mumbai-Sindhudurg route under the regional connectivity scheme will improve travel convenience for people in the Konkan area, Sadana said. The airport also recorded nearly 11,000 passenger movements in December, the first time reaching that number. Additionally, aircraft parking capacity has doubled from three to six stands, allowing more planes to be handled at once.