<p>“There was enough landing area and over 90 meters of runway end safety (RES) area,” an AAI official said. The RES area is a smooth earthen surface at the end of the runway. It is specifically prepared for reducing damage to an aircraft in the event of an overshoot, or excursion from the runway.<br /><br />The AAI official said Bajpe airport meets the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standard of availability of a minimum of 90 meters (300 feet) starting from the end of the runway strip to avert any mishap. About 10-12 flights operate daily at Bajpe airport, the official said.</p>
<p>“There was enough landing area and over 90 meters of runway end safety (RES) area,” an AAI official said. The RES area is a smooth earthen surface at the end of the runway. It is specifically prepared for reducing damage to an aircraft in the event of an overshoot, or excursion from the runway.<br /><br />The AAI official said Bajpe airport meets the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standard of availability of a minimum of 90 meters (300 feet) starting from the end of the runway strip to avert any mishap. About 10-12 flights operate daily at Bajpe airport, the official said.</p>