Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, identified by the IATA code GAU, serves as the preeminent international gateway to Northeast India. Originally established in 1958 after being converted from a World War II military airbase, it was initially known as Borjhar Airport before being renamed on August 23, 1998, to honor the first Chief Minister of Assam and prominent freedom fighter, Gopinath Bordoloi. The airport is the busiest in the region and ranks as the 12th most active in India, managing approximately 6.57 million passengers during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. A significant shift in operations occurred in October 2021 when the Adani Group took over management under a public-private partnership. Recent milestones include the 2025 inauguration of the state-of-the-art Terminal 2, a nature-inspired facility designed to increase annual capacity to 13.1 million passengers. The airport has also achieved notable sustainability benchmarks, receiving the International Architecture Award 2025 for its eco-friendly design and a Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum rating in 2026. As the primary hub for Guwahati, the facility supports the city’s status as a major commercial and educational center while acting as a vital link for religious tourism to the Kamakhya Temple and wildlife excursions to Kaziranga National Park. By facilitating the region's tea and oil trades, the airport remains the essential logistical anchor for the Seven Sister States.

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