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The air service from the heritage town of Coochbehar to Kolkata is expected to start as early as January 2007. The hope was expressed by the officers of the Air Authority of India in Coochbehar today.

The officials visited the Coochbehar airstrip during the day and also met government officials of the district including the zella sabhadhipati Mr. Ananta Kumar Roy and district magistrate Mr. Ravi Inder Singh. The AAI team was lead by its executive director Mr. T. K. Das. The air service has remained closed since 1994. After the meeting Mr. Das said that the infrastructure development work will start from next month and they expect that they will be able to operate the service within 18 months. A 40-seater aircraft will be operated from Cooch Behar to Kolkata via Bagdoga. To make an on the spot study the AAI officials visit the proposed airstrip today. According to Mr. Das the centre has already sanctioned 20 crore for this purpose. The length of the runway will also be increased. The District administration has been asked to acquire 24 acre plot by diverting river Torsha during dry season and also to improve the approach road. The process to acquire the plot has already been started. Once the proposed airstrip reopened this area will be able to receive high profile tourists. It will help to increase the economic status of the district and the tourism industry will also be helpful.