Biju Patnaik Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport (IATA: BBI, ICAO: VEBS) is an international airport serving Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha. It is situated around 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south-west from Bhubaneswar Railway Station and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city center.[4] Named after the former chief minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik, a famed aviator and freedom fighter, it is the 16th busiest airport in India and 11th busiest among the airports maintained by Airports Authority of India, registering an 11.7% fall in traffic over the previous year.
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||
| Owner/Operator | Airports Authority of India | ||||||
| Serves | Bhubaneswar | ||||||
| Location | Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India | ||||||
| Opened | 17 July 1962 | ||||||
| Hub for | IndiaOne Air | ||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 42 m / 138 ft | ||||||
| Coordinates | 20°14′40″N 085°49′04″E / 20.24444°N 85.81778°ECoordinates: 20°14′40″N 085°49′04″E / 20.24444°N 85.81778°E | ||||||
| Website | Biju Patnaik Airport | ||||||
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History
The airport was dedicated to the people of Odisha on 17 April 1962, becoming the first ever commercial airport in the state. The airport boasts two active scheduled passenger terminals i.e. Terminals 1 and 2 for domestic and international passengers respectively. Former Minister of Civil Aviation, Ajit Singh, inaugurated Terminal 1 on 5 March 2013, which caters to domestic passengers, whereas Terminal 2 was then refurbished to handle international operations.[5] The Government of India accorded international status to the airport on 30 October 2013.[6]
Terminals
Biju Patnaik International Airport serves as one of the major civil aviation hubs in Eastern India. The airport boasts two actively scheduled passenger terminals, i.e. Terminals 1 and 2, for domestic and international passengers respectively.
Terminal 1
Inaugurated in March 2013, the terminal has a capacity of 4 million passengers per annum and was built at a cost of ₹ 1.45 billion by Lanco Infratech.[7][5][8] The new terminal has been developed by the AAI as part of the upgrade of 35 non-metro airports across the country.[9] Terminal 1, a two-storied building with a total area of 18,240 square metres (196,300 sq ft), consists of 4 aerobridges, 4 elevators, several escalators, 18 check-in counters, 3 arrival luggage conveyors, a spa, and multiple seating areas. Apart from the Departure and Arrival Lounges, Terminal 1 also has several other lounges, including VIP Lounges, Pal Heights Spa Lounge, Dakota Lounge and Mayfair Lounge.[5][10] The terminal is environment-friendly, built according to green building standards, with sewage treatment plants and provision for rain water harvesting. The internal walls of the terminal are decorated with tribal motifs, designs, masks, and sculptures derived from Odisha's culture.[11] The new terminal also has food kiosks, gift shops, bookstores, art galleries and handloom/handicraft kiosks.[12]
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 handles international operations to and from the airport. It was built in the mid-1960s to cater domestic flights. The terminal being built over an area of 6,264 square metres (67,430 sq ft), consists of 6 check-in counters, 10 immigration counters, 4 customs counters, numerous amenities and multiple seating areas.[13] A link building connecting Terminal 1 and 2 is being constructed with a budget of 872 million. It will be used for domestic and international arrivals.[14]
Terminal 3
Terminal 3, is a proposed international passenger terminal, to be set up at a cost of ₹9.13 billion with a total area of 64,650 square metres (695,900 sq ft).[15] The terminal would handle 8 million passengers per annum, expanding Biju Patnaik International Airport's capacity to 11.5 million from 3.5 million passengers per annum. The construction work for the terminal is poised to begin in July 2019, with a given construction duration of three years.[16] This terminal, once completed, would handle only international passengers, and the existing terminals 1 and 2 would then cater only domestic passengers' departures and arrivals, respectively. Terminal 2 will be used for both domestic and international arrivals.[17]
Coast Guard Air Enclave
The Coast Guard Air Enclave along with the 743 Dornier Squadron was commissioned by former Vice-Admiral Anurag G Thapliyal, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard in Biju Patnaik International Airport on 15 December 2014.[18] The units operate under the operational and administrative control of the Commander of the Coast Guard Region (North East) through the Commander, Coast Guard District No 7 (Odisha). Several strategic air operations are streamlined and synergised for the protection of the sea areas off the Coastal Odisha.[19]
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Air India | Delhi, Mumbai[20] |
| AIX Connect | Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune[21] |
| Alliance Air | Jharsuguda, Ranchi, Rourkela[22] |
| IndiaOne Air | Jeypore, Jamshedpur (begins 31 January 2023)[23] |
| IndiGo | Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Lucknow, Varanasi[24] |
| Vistara | Delhi, Mumbai[25] |
Statistics
See also
References
- ^ "Annexure III - Passenger Data" (PDF). www.aai.aero. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ "Annexure II - Aircraft Movement Data" (PDF). www.aai.aero. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
- ^ "Annexure IV - Freight Movement Data" (PDF). www.aai.aero. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
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- ^ . The Times of India. 31 October 2013. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ "Lanco Infratech bags Rs 92 cr order from AAI". Business Standard. 4 June 2010. from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
- ^ Singha, Minati (5 March 2013). "International airport to take off by June". Times of India. from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
- ^ Barik, Bibhuti (8 August 2011). "March date for swanky airport". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. from the original on 1 August 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ Barik, Bibhuti (24 June 2011). "Airport work speeds up – Capital set for take-off in style". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. from the original on 1 August 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ . The Times of India. 6 March 2013. Archived from the original on 8 March 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
- ^ Ramanath V, Riyan (5 February 2013). . The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
- ^ . Airports Authority of India. 22 August 2016. Archived from the original on 7 June 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ^ "Bhubaneswar airport to get new terminal soon". 23 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Executive Summary - Bhubaneswar Airport - Environment Clearance". 13 December 2019. from the original on 30 June 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ "Biju Patnaik International Airport Poised To Get Third Terminal". 3 December 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- ^ "Centre To Expand Biju Patnaik International Airport at Cost Of 930 Crore". 4 December 2018. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- ^ "Coast Guard's new air enclave inaugurated in Bhubaneswar". 15 December 2014. from the original on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ "Commissioning of Coast Guard Air Enclave Bhubaneswar & 743 Squadron (CG)". 15 December 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ "Domestic Flight Schedule (Winter)". Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India). Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Domestic Flight Schedule (Winter)". Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India). Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Domestic Flight Schedule (Winter)". Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India). Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Jamshedpur: Flights for Kolkata and Bhubneshwar from Jan 31". The Avenue Mail. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- ^ "Domestic Flight Schedule (Winter)". Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India). Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Domestic Flight Schedule (Winter)". Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India). Retrieved 19 October 2022.
External links
Media related to Biju Patnaik International Airport at Wikimedia Commons
- Biju Patnaik International Airport at Airports Authority of India