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Aurangabad Airport

Aurangabad, India

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Aurangabad Airport

Aurangabad, India
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Gateway to Ajanta, Ellora, and the Marathwada heartland.

Opened
1960
Location
Aurangabad, India
Aurangabad Airport, officially known as Chikkalthana Airport, is a domestic airport serving Aurangabad in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, India. It primarily connects the city to major Indian metros and serves as an important gateway for tourists visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves nearby. The airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and handles a modest but steady volume of passenger traffic. It has seen periodic efforts to expand its infrastructure to accommodate growing regional demand. Aurangabad has historically been served by carriers such as IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, offering connections to cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Pune. The airport's strategic location makes it a hub for heritage tourism in central India.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal building handling both arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 10 kilometres east of Aurangabad city centre and is accessible by taxi and auto-rickshaw.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving Aurangabad Airport include IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, connecting the city to key Indian metros.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is officially designated as Chikkalthana Airport after the locality where it is situated.
  • ›It is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
  • ›Aurangabad serves as a key tourist gateway to the UNESCO-listed Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
  • ›The airport primarily handles domestic routes, with no scheduled international services in recent years.
  • ›Runway upgrades and terminal expansions have been discussed to boost the airport's capacity.
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Aurangabad Airport
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Aurangabad Airport is a customs airport serving the city of Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It is located at Chikalthana, about 5.5 km (3.4 mi) east of the city centre and 11 km from Aurangabad Railway Station, along the Aurangabad–Nagpur State Highway. The airport is owned and operated by the Airports Authority of India, with one passenger terminal covering 190,000 square feet of floor area and two aerobridges.

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