14 DEC, 2023
Sushim Mukul
Photo: Praveen Thirumurugan on Unsplash
IndiGo announces inaugural flights to and from the brand new Ayodhya Airport, becoming the first airline to operate flights, connecting it to Delhi and Ahmedabad.
Photo: Dragoș Grigore on Unsplash
The inaugural flight from Delhi to Ayodhya is scheduled for December 30, 2023, with commercial operations beginning on January 6, 2024.
Photo: Himanshu Singh on Google
Officially named Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport, it is currently seeing the final touches and will open to the public on December 30.
Photo: AAI
The airport is developed by expansion of the Faizabad airstrip by increasing the runway length to accommodate larger aircraft.
Photo: PTI
The Uttar Pradesh government signed a lease agreement with AAI in April 2022 for the transfer of 317.855 acres of land, marking an important step in the airport's development.
Photo: Narendra Modi
For now, the 6,250 sqm terminal building will handle 500 passengers during peak hours and can park 4 aircrafts. All of this will be increased.
Photo: AAI
The Nagara architecture embraces Ayodhya's cultural heritage. Arches and columns carved in red sandstone makes it stand out from other airports.
Photo: PTI
The 2,250-metre runway will enable the operations of Airbus 320 family and ATR aircrafts, common to Indian domestic aviation.
Photo: Google maps
The airport will not only cater to religious pilgrims but also help the residents of Ayodhya and adjoining districts to easily connect with the world.
Photo: AAI
Sustainability is prioritised in the design, using eco-friendly Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GRC) materials to enhance aesthetics and reduce carbon emissions.