Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, identified by the IATA code LKO, serves as the primary aviation gateway to Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. Originally known as Amausi Airport due to its location, it was officially renamed on July 17, 2008, in honor of the fifth Prime Minister of India. The facility commenced civil operations in 1986 to provide dedicated aviation infrastructure for the region. According to traffic data for the 2023–24 fiscal year, it stands as the 11th busiest airport in India, facilitating travel for approximately 6.5 million passengers. Significant infrastructure milestones include the 2012 opening of Terminal 2 and the March 10, 2024, inauguration of the state-of-the-art Terminal 3, which expanded the airport’s annual capacity to 13 million passengers. The airport has also gained recognition for its environmental initiatives, receiving Silver in the 2024 Green Airports Recognition and achieving Level 4+ Transition status under the Airport Carbon Accreditation program. As Lucknow evolves into a significant hub for information technology, traditional handicrafts like Chikankari, and heritage tourism, the airport provides essential connectivity for the Awadh region’s business and cultural sectors. Its strategic location supports the city’s role as a major administrative and commercial center, linking northern India to both domestic and international destinations.

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