Gaya Airport, Gaya

Gaya Airport, officially known as Gaya Airport and frequently referred to as Bodhgaya Airport, is the primary aviation facility serving the historic city of Gaya in Bihar. Named after the ancient city itself, the site functioned as a basic airstrip from 1936 until its formal inauguration as an international airport in 2002 to bolster regional connectivity. It currently stands as the second-busiest airport in Bihar after Patna, recording 329,304 passengers during the 2024-25 fiscal year. Significant milestones in its operational history include the 2002 launch of international services with a flight from Colombo and a major runway strengthening project completed in 2016 to support larger aircraft. Furthermore, the airport has adopted green energy initiatives, including the installation of a solar power plant to support its daily operations. As the principal gateway to Bodh Gaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the location of Gautama Buddha’s enlightenment, the airport plays a vital role in supporting the city’s status as a global spiritual hub. It facilitates extensive seasonal pilgrimage traffic from Southeast Asian nations like Thailand and Myanmar, while also serving as a critical departure point for Hajj pilgrims and Hindu devotees visiting the Vishnupad Temple, effectively bridging Bihar's religious heritage with the international community.

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