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Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ)- Ayodhya

Ayodhya Airport

Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ)- Ayodhya

महर्षि वाल्मीकि अतंरराष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा अयोध्या धाम

In a significant milestone, the Ayodhya International Airport, officially named the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport – Ayodhya, is preparing to commence domestic flight operations in November 2023.

The Ayodhya International Airport is set to launch domestic flights by November 2023, with the initial phase of construction slated for completion by October. Commencing operations, the airport will provide domestic flights to key destinations such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Furthermore, plans for a runway extension to 3,750 meters in the third phase will facilitate the commencement of international flights.

What is the name of Ayodhya Airport?

The name of the Ayodhya Airport is Maharishi Valmiki International Airport – Ayodhya (AYJ).

Ayodhya Airport Opening Date

The Ayodhya International Airport is scheduled to commence commercial operations in January 2024, preceding the inauguration of the Ram Mandir. This significant development signifies the airport’s readiness to serve as a transportation hub before the ceremonial opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Ayodhya Airport News & Update

  • Ayodhya’s Maharishi Valmiki International Airport – Ayodhya to host its maiden flight in January, 2024
  • In the next phase, which is designed for international operations, the runway will be extended to a length of 3,125 meters, and a second terminal will be built on a 30,000-square-meter plot. The entire airport covers a vast area of 821 acres.
  • The airport is ready to handle 500 passengers every hour and can park eight Airbus A-320 aircraft at the same time.
  • By March 2024, Ayodhya airport will connect cities like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, in addition to Kolkata and the national capital, Delhi.

Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ)- Ayodhya Status

The airport’s terminal is 45% and the runway is 45% completed and is on track for completion in December 2023.

DateDetail
 12 August 2020Nand Gopal Gupta, Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of Uttar Pradesh, said Rs 525 crore has been approved and of this Rs 300 crore have been spent so far
 16 September 2020Airports Authority of India projected land requirement of 478.1 acres to Government of Uttar Pradesh for development of the airport in Phase – I
 10 March 2021Airports Authority of India sanctions Rs 242 crore to develop airport and an area of around 270 acres has been made available by Government of Uttar Pradesh
 8 April 2022Government of Uttar Pradesh’s civil aviation department signed a lease agreement with Airports Authority of India for transfer of 317.855 acres of land. Yogi Adityanath said the remaining 86 acres land required for the airport will also be handed over soon
 6 December 2022The airport’s terminal is 45% and the runway is 45% completed, and is on track for completion in December 2023.

Airport : Ayodhya District, Uttar Pradesh (AYJ), India

More than 70 percent of the construction for Terminal-1, including important features such as the air traffic control tower, apron, taxiway, and isolation area, has been finished.

What is size of Ayodhya Airport runway?

Length : 2,250 m or 7,381 ft

What is budget of Ayodhya Airport?

Rs 1,000 crore

What is ICAO code of Ayodhya Airport?

ICAO code : VEAY

What is address of Ayodhya Airport?

NH-27 and NH-330 at Naaka, Faizabad in Ayodhya district

What is completion date of Ayodhya Airport?

Completion date : December 2023

What is IATA code of Ayodhya Airport?

IATA Code : AYJ

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