West Bengal's Airport Infrastructure: A Comprehensive Overview

West Bengal is India's fourth most populous state and is located in the country's eastern region. The state has a total of two international airports, five domestic airports, six military airbases, and two private airstrips. The international airports are located in Kolkata and Siliguri, while the domestic airports are spread across the state. These airports provide easy connections to major cities within India and abroad, making West Bengal easily accessible for travellers and businesses alike.

West Bengal has two international airports: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata and Bagdogra International Airport in Bagdogra

Bagdogra International Airport is located in the northern part of West Bengal, about 16 kilometres west of the city of Siliguri. It has good accessibility and is easily reachable for the people of the city. The airport serves as a gateway to the surrounding areas, including towns such as Burdwan, Bishnupur, Bankura, Suri, Purulia, Shantiniketan, and Rampurhat in South Bengal and Dhanbad.

In addition to these two international airports, West Bengal also has five domestic airports, six military airbases, and two private airstrips. These airports provide easy connections within India and overseas, contributing to the state's economic development, tourism, real estate growth, and investment attraction.

There are five domestic airports in West Bengal

West Bengal has five domestic airports. These include Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, Bagdogra International Airport in Bagdogra, and three other domestic airports. The state has good air connections to all major states and countries domestically and internationally, making communication easier.

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is located 17 kilometres from Kolkata's city centre and is one of the oldest airports in India, having opened in 1924. The airport is a hub for the eastern and northeastern parts of India.

Bagdogra Airport is located 16 kilometres west of Siliguri in Darjeeling in the northern part of West Bengal. It is easily accessible to the people of the city and serves as a gateway to the towns of Mirik, Kalimpong, Kurseong, Sikkim, and Darjeeling.

West Bengal's airports have seven operating airlines, including Air India, GoAir, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Vistara, Jet Airways, and Druk Air. The Druk Air flight connects West Bengal to the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok and Paro International Airport in Bhutan.

West Bengal has six military airbases

West Bengal has two international airports: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata and Bagdogra International Airport in Bagdogra (near Siliguri). The Bagdogra International Airport is West Bengal's only international airport apart from the one in Kolkata, and is managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). It is one of India's top ten airports, with three terminal buildings and handling roughly 310 aircraft each day. The three terminals comprise a domestic terminal, an international terminal, and a cargo terminal. The airport serves as a gateway to the towns of Mirik, Kalimpong, Kurseong, Sikkim, and Darjeeling. Bhutan is also easily accessible through this airport.

The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is located 17 kilometres from Kolkata's city centre. The airport is a hub for the eastern and northeastern parts of India. It is one of the oldest airports in India, having opened in 1924.

Bagdogra Airport is the international airport of West Bengal. It is situated at a distance of about 16 km west of the city of Siliguri in Darjeeling in the northern part of West Bengal. The accessibility is good enough and easy to cover for the people of the city. Towns such as Burdwan, Bishnupur, Bankura, Suri, Purulia, Shantiniketan, and Rampurhat in South Bengal, as well as Dhanbad, are all surrounding areas of the airport.

There are two private airstrips in West Bengal

West Bengal has two international airports, five domestic airports, six military airbases, and two private airstrips. The international airports are Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata and Bagdogra International Airport in Bagdogra, near Siliguri. The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is located 17 kilometres from Kolkata's city centre and is one of the oldest airports in India, having opened in 1924. The Bagdogra airport lies around 16 kilometres west of Siliguri. The two international airports have improved the economic development of the state, driven tourism, boosted real estate, and attracted investments. They also provide easy and hassle-free connections to all major cities in India and overseas.

The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is located 17 kilometres from Kolkata's city centre

West Bengal has two international airports, five domestic airports, six military airbases, and two private airstrips. The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata is one of these international airports. It is located 17 kilometres from the city centre. The airport is a customs airport in Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal. It is a hub for the eastern and northeastern parts of India, providing easy connections to all major cities, both in India and overseas. The airport has seven operating airlines, including Air India, GoAir, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Vistara, Jet Airways and Druk Air. The latter connects West Bengal to the Suvarnabhumi Airport of Bangkok and Paro International Airport in Bhutan.

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