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Halwara International Airport

Halwara, India

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Halwara International Airport

Halwara, India

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Punjab's new international gateway serving Ludhiana region.

Opened

2024

Location

Halwara, India

Halwara International Airport, officially known as Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (though that name is also associated with Mohali), is a newly developed civil enclave at the Indian Air Force station in Halwara, Punjab. The airport is designed to serve the Ludhiana metropolitan area and the broader Malwa region of Punjab, alleviating congestion at Chandigarh's airport. The airport was developed as part of India's effort to expand aviation infrastructure in major urban centers lacking direct air connectivity. It operates from the existing military airfield, with a new civil terminal constructed for commercial passenger operations. Halwara International Airport received its first commercial flights in 2024, marking a significant milestone for Ludhiana, India's largest city without its own airport for many years. The facility is expected to boost trade, tourism, and connectivity for Punjab's industrial heartland.

Terminals

The airport features a newly constructed civil terminal building designed to handle both domestic and international passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

The airport is located approximately 30 kilometers from Ludhiana city, accessible primarily by road via taxis and private vehicles.

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IndiGo and Air India are among the carriers operating initial routes from Halwara International Airport.

Notable facts

›Halwara International Airport is a civil enclave built within an existing Indian Air Force base.
›It is intended to serve Ludhiana, historically one of India's largest cities without its own commercial airport.
›The airport received its first commercial flights in 2024.
›It is positioned to serve the industrially significant Malwa region of Punjab.
›The airport is expected to reduce dependence on Chandigarh's Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport for Punjab travelers.

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Halwara Airport also known as Ludhiana International Airport is an airport located in Halwara, Ludhiana, Punjab. It was developed as a civil enclave at the existing Halwara Air Force Station. It was inaugurated on 1 February 2026.

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