Birsa Munda Airport
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Birsa Munda Airport is a public domestic airport serving the city of Ranchi
, Jharkhand
, India
and is managed by the Airports Authority of India
. It is located in Hinoo locality, approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) from the centre of the city. BMA used to be a small airport in terms of service, however with the growth of air traffic in India, BMA has also witnessed unprecedented growth in the last 2 years and several budget airline
s have added it to their route. As per the records of AAI (Apr 2010 - Mar 2011), more than 450,000 passengers use the airport annually making it one of the fastest growing small airports in the country. Currently a new larger, Integrtated Terminal
with facilities for Customs & Immigration, Duty Free Shops, Travel Desks, Lounges etc. is under construction and will be commisioned by early 2012. It is envisaged, that with the commissioning of this new Integrated Terminal, international connections may be added with the addition of more domestic services.
Cargo
Ranchi
-Climate:Ranchi has a humid subtropical climate. However, due to its position and the forests around the city, it is known for its pleasant climate. Its climate is the primary reason why Ranchi was once the summer capital of the undivided State of Bihar...
, Jharkhand
Jharkhand
Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on 15 November 2000. Jharkhand shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to the west, Orissa to the south, and West Bengal to the east...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
and is managed by the Airports Authority of India
Airports Authority of India
The Airports Authority of India is an organization working under the Ministry of Civil Aviation that manages most of the airports in India. The AAI manages and operates 126 airports including 16 international airports, 89 domestic airports and 26 civil enclaves. The corporate headquarters are at...
. It is located in Hinoo locality, approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) from the centre of the city. BMA used to be a small airport in terms of service, however with the growth of air traffic in India, BMA has also witnessed unprecedented growth in the last 2 years and several budget airline
Low-cost carrier
A low-cost carrier or low-cost airline is an airline that generally has lower fares and fewer comforts...
s have added it to their route. As per the records of AAI (Apr 2010 - Mar 2011), more than 450,000 passengers use the airport annually making it one of the fastest growing small airports in the country. Currently a new larger, Integrtated Terminal
Airport terminal
An airport terminal is a building at an airport where passengers transfer between ground transportation and the facilities that allow them to board and disembark from aircraft....
with facilities for Customs & Immigration, Duty Free Shops, Travel Desks, Lounges etc. is under construction and will be commisioned by early 2012. It is envisaged, that with the commissioning of this new Integrated Terminal, international connections may be added with the addition of more domestic services.
Airlines and destinations
PassengerCargo
External links
- Ranchi Airport at Airports Authority of IndiaAirports Authority of IndiaThe Airports Authority of India is an organization working under the Ministry of Civil Aviation that manages most of the airports in India. The AAI manages and operates 126 airports including 16 international airports, 89 domestic airports and 26 civil enclaves. The corporate headquarters are at...
- World Aero Data page for VERC