Updated 20 February 2025 at 15:27 IST
Baljek To Kullu Manali, Know India's Smallest Airports
India's smallest airports, such as Baljek Airport in Meghalaya, play a vital role in connecting remote areas to major cities, boosting tourism, and business.
Gaggal Airport, also known as Kangra or Dharamshala Airport, is a small airport serving Kangra and Dharamshala, with regular flights to New Delhi and a passenger capacity of 100.
Image: Airport Authority of IndiaKullu-Manali Airport, also known as Bhuntar Airport, is a small airport located in Bhuntar, Himachal Pradesh, serving the popular tourist destinations of Kullu and Manali.
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Lilabari Airport in Lakhimpur was inaugurated in 2003 by Union Civil Aviation Minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, following local MP Dr Ranee Narah's lobbying efforts..
Image: Airport Authority Of IndiaIndia's aviation industry has made significant progress in connecting remote areas, boasting over 400 airports, including lesser-known gems like Baljek Airport in Meghalaya.
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Juhu Aerodrome, established in 1928, holds historic significance as India's first airport and the departure point of the country's inaugural scheduled mail flight piloted by J.R.D. Tata in 1932.
Image: InstagramUmroi Airport, also known as Shillong Airport, is located 30 km from central Shillong, with the nearest railway station being Guwahati Railway station, 90 km away.
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Agatti aerodrome airport, one of India's smallest airports, serves Lakshadweep with a short 1,129-meter runway, offering basic facilities and connecting to mainland India via Kochi and Bangalore.
Image: Lakshadweep.gov.inPublished By : Devasheesh Pandey
Published On: 19 February 2025 at 23:43 IST