Bihar is also flying new in terms of air trips, the movement of airplanes increased six times in two decades – eSHOP24X7

Patna: Bihar was counted among the backward states. The plane trip was not easy for people here either. But in the last two decades, there has been an unprecedented increase in air services in Bihar. The State has registered a strong increase in air connectivity, infrastructure and economic activities. The State is now in a much stronger position on the air traffic map.

A total of 4,788 aircraft movement in 2005-06

Let us know that in 2005, flights were operated only from the airports of Patna and Gaya in Bihar. Looking at the figures, in 2005-06, a total of 4,788 aircraft moved from Bihar airports and about 2.48 Lakh passengers traveled by air. At the same time, in 2023-24 this figure increased to 29,614 movement of airplanes and 42.86 Lakh of passengers. This indicates an increase of approximately 6 times and 17 times respectively. This growth is a clear indication of the development of connectivity and infrastructure of the air in Bihar.

No place must be more than 200 kilometers from the airport

Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena said the state government is working on the orientation and coordination of the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Lands are provided for the expansion of state resources airports. The Indian Airport Authority (AAI) is developing the essential infrastructure, including the terminal building. Our resolution is that no place in the state must be more than 200 kilometers from the airport. “

Darbhanga Civil Enclave

Darbhanga Civil Enclave is an important airport located in the northern region of Bihar, located at the Indian Air Force station. Commercial flights began on November 8, 2020 from this airport. It was developed under the UDAN scheme of the central government, whose objective is to connect small cities of the country by air. Initially, direct flights began from Darbhanga to large cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. In the first year, the passengers received a good response and the airport joined the main Bihar airports.

In 2023-24, there was a movement of 3,335 aircraft from here and more than 5.26 Lakh of passengers, which shows its rapid growth. Today, Darbhanga airport has become an important air connectivity center for people in Mithilachal and North Bihar.

This airport is expanding to international standards so that large aircraft can easily operate. The Bihar cabinet approved 245 million rupees for the acquisition of 90 additional land acres on January 10, 2025. The purpose of this project is to develop Darbhanga airport as an international airport.

Development of other airports

There has been significant progress to strengthen air connectivity in Bihar. The process of development of several airports in Bihar is growing rapidly under the decisions and projects approved by the state government.

1. Raxaul Brownfield Airport

Approval: On January 10, 2025, the acquisition of 139 acres of land was approved by the Bihar cabinet at a cost of ₹ 207 million rupees.

The airport is under the Airport authority of India (AAI) and will be developed by AAI itself.

2. BIRPUR AIRPORT (Supaul)

Approval: On February 4, 2025, the acquisition of 88.83 acres of land was approved by the Bihar cabinet at a cost of ₹ 42.37 million rupees. This airport will be developed under the UDAN scheme.

3. Purnia Civil Enclave

Development work: Fast work is being done on the development of the Purnia Airport (Chunapur), which will strengthen regional connectivity.

For better access from the city of P outa to the airport, the Bihar government has approved a four -lane road project between Goasi to Chunapur. This project will be possible for passengers to be soft and fast to the airport. Its total budget is ₹ 14,86,21,000.

The construction of the interim civil enclave by the authority of the Airport of India (AAI) has begun in March 2025. At the same time, the Department of Construction of Buildings has given the construction work of the airport border wall and its work also began in March 2025.

The project is an important step in empowering air connectivity for P outing and surrounding areas.

4. Bihta Civil Enclave

Project approval: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has ordered construction work at a cost of RS 459.99 million rupees for the construction of the Bihta airport. This airport construction work will be completed at the end of 2027.

Passenger pressure at Patna airport is high. Bihta airport is developing as an alternative solution.

It will be possible to operate large airplanes such as A-321, B-737-800, A-320 from this airport. The new terminal, the construction of public services, the air highway, the skirting street, the aerodrome system, the security systems, etc. will be included. This will provide industrial and economically new heights, and will be useful in emergency.

Small airport development

The Bhagalpur, Valmikinagar, Birpur, Madhubani, Munger and Saharsa airports, owned by Valmikinagar, Madhubani, Mumer and Sahars ,, as well as the Muzampharpur, Birhubani, Muger and Saharsa airport, as well as the Muzaffarpur airport in the Airport Authority of India (AAI) dialects to develop under the Udaan scheme.

The Bihar Government has given its consent for the development of these airports on January 13, 2025. In addition, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has theoretically granted the approval of the development of 7 airports at the meeting of the Project Evaluation Committee on February 19, 2025. All these schemes will strengthen air connectivity in Bihar and promote regional economic development.