Best Airports In India To Add An Extra Cherry To Your Trips!
Some of the best airports in India are as attractive and rich as their culture & history! As much tourism as its marvellous and iconic places attract, these (some of) airports are no less!
Here are some of the best airports in India, which might also be the most beautiful ones of all time!
“Kyun ki, wiew important hain babu.”
- Agatti Island – Lakshadweep
One of the most beautiful airport, this is located on the southern end of Agatti island. The Runway was inaugurated on 16 April 1988. While landing in the heart-thrilling scenic view of the island feels like Saara paisa vasool Bhai!!!!
- Estimate cost: Rs 161.6 crore
- Operator: Airports Authority of India
- Total area: 18.56 hectares (45.9 acres).
- Type: Public
- Kangra Airport – Himachal Pradesh
Kangra Airport is also known as Gaggal Airport. It is a regional and the biggest one located in Himachal Pradesh.
“On-road Himachal to sab jate ha. Kabhi plane se jaaye aur haseen wadi ka maza le.”
- Estimate Costs: –
- Operator: Indian Air Force, Airports Authority of India
- Total Area: 1269 acres
- Types: Military/Public
- Pakyong Airport – Sikkim
Pakyong Airport, the first one in Sikkim, is located on the hilltop above 4500ft above sea level. One of the best airports in India began its first commercial flight on 4 October 2018.
- Build Costs: Rs 603 crore
- Operator: Airports Authority of India
- Altitude: 4,646 ft (amongst one of the five high-altitude airports)
- Types: Public
- Goa International Airport – Goa
Goa international airport is also known as Dabolim Airport and is one one the best airports in India. It is also operated by an Indian Navy Airbase, INS Hansa. The first airport terminal was inaugurated on 3 December 2013.
Estimated cost: Rs 3000 crore
Operators: Airports Authority of India / Indian Navy
Total area: 249 acres
Types: Military/Public
- Lengpui Airport – Mizoram
One of the first largest and best airports built by the State Government, the construction of this one was completed with a record of 2years, 2 months. It comes with India’s top 3 tabletop runways.
- Estimate cost: Rs 979 million
- operators: Airports Authority of India
- Altitude: 1,328.4 ft
- Types: Public
- Kukshok bakula Rimpochee Airport – Leh
Airport is named after 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche. It is the world’s 23rd highest commercial point at 10,682 ft. All the flights land and take off in the morning due to mountain winds.
- Estimate cost: Rs 480 crore
- operators: Airports Authority of India/ Air force
- Altitude: 10,682 ft
- Types: Public
- Shimla Airport – Shimla
Shimla Airport is constructed at an altitude of 1546m by cutting down the hilltop of the mountain. Thus, it gives you fresh air and a refreshing view to start your trip.
- Estimate cost: Rs 7,448 crore
- operators: Airports Authority of India
- Total Area: 700 acres
- Types: Public
“Yaatrigan kirpiya dhyaan se. Ye airports kisi hill station se kum nahi hai!”
These are some Airports with breathtaking scenic views. Enjoy your Trip through Air and let us know if you have visited any one of these airports.
Blog Edited By Ritika Gupta
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