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Maharshi Valmiki International Airport

Faizabad, India

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Maharshi Valmiki International Airport

Faizabad, India

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335 ft

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Gateway to Ayodhya, serving pilgrims and travelers alike.

Opened

2023

Location

Faizabad, India

Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, designated with IATA code AYJ and ICAO code VEAY, is located near Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh, India, serving the religiously significant city of Ayodhya. The airport was developed and upgraded to handle the growing influx of pilgrims and tourists visiting Ayodhya, one of Hinduism's holiest cities. The airport was inaugurated in late 2023 as part of a major redevelopment project, with a new terminal building designed to reflect the architectural heritage of Ayodhya. It handles domestic flights connecting Ayodhya to major Indian cities, with aspirations for international connectivity.

Terminals

The airport features a newly constructed terminal building inspired by Ayodhya's temple architecture, designed to handle growing domestic and future international passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

The airport is connected to Ayodhya and Faizabad city by road, with taxis and buses available for ground transportation.

Airlines here

IndiGo and Air India are among the carriers operating flights to and from Maharshi Valmiki International Airport.

Notable facts

›Named after the ancient sage Maharshi Valmiki, author of the Ramayana.
›Located near Ayodhya, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram.
›The terminal building's design is inspired by Nagara-style temple architecture.
›Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped airport in December 2023.
›The airport is strategically developed ahead of the consecration of the Ram Mandir temple in Ayodhya.

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