Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna

Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, commonly known as Patna Airport, is named after the prominent Indian independence activist and political leader Jayaprakash Narayan, a designation it received in 1996. Originally established as a civil aerodrome in the early 20th century, the facility has served the capital of Bihar for decades without replacing a prior primary airport. According to Airports Authority of India data for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, it ranks as the 16th busiest airport in the country, handling over 3.7 million passengers annually. Significant milestones in its development include the 2018 commencement of a major terminal expansion project designed to increase annual capacity from 2.5 million to 8 million passengers, and the recent implementation of advanced safety systems to manage its status as a restricted airport with a relatively short runway. As the primary aviation hub for Bihar, the airport serves as the critical gateway for the international Buddhist pilgrimage circuit, providing essential access to UNESCO World Heritage sites like Nalanda and the religious center of Bodh Gaya. It also functions as a vital link for the region's administrative and growing commercial sectors, supporting Patna’s role as a historic center of learning and a modern regional business hub.

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