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{{Short description|Airport in Jharkhand, India}} |
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*[[Airports Authority of India]] (51%) |
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| location = [[Deoghar, Jharkhand]], [[India]] |
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| website = [https://www.aai.aero/en/airports/deoghar Deoghar Airport] |
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| opened = {{start date and age|2022|07|12|df=y|p=n|br=n}}<ref>{{cite news|author1=Joshi, Gaurav|title=Indian Prime Minister Inaugurates Country's Latest Airport In Deoghar|url= https://simpleflying.com/indias-latest-airport-in-deoghar/amp/|work=Simple Flying|date=13 July 2022|access-date=15 July 2022|language=en}}</ref> |
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| footnotes = Source: [[Airports Authority of India|AAI]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Annexure III – Passenger Data|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k24Annex3.pdf|website=aai.aero|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Annexure II – Aircraft Movement Data|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k24Annex2.pdf|website=aai.aero|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Annexure IV – Freight Movement Data|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k24Annex4.pdf|website=aai.aero|access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref> |
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'''Deoghar Airport''' {{Airport codes|DGH|VEDO}}<ref name="IATA DGH">{{Cite web |title=Airline and Location Code Search - Searched for "DGH" |url=https://www.iata.org/en/publications/directories/code-search/?airport.search=DGH |access-date=21 July 2022 |website=www.iata.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name="AIP SUP VEDO">{{Cite web |title=Supplement to Aeronautical Information Publication of Deoghar Airport |url=https://aim-india.aai.aero/sites/default/files/aip_supplements/AIPS_2022_35_0.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220721052804/https://aim-india.aai.aero/sites/default/files/aip_supplements/AIPS_2022_35_0.pdf |archive-date=21 July 2022 |access-date=21 July 2022 |website=www.aim-india.aai.aero}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Deoghar Airport (DGH) @ OurAirports |url=https://ourairports.com/airports/IN-0090/ |access-date=21 July 2022 |website=ourairports.com}}</ref> is a [[domestic airport]] serving [[Deoghar]] in the state of [[Jharkhand]], [[India]]. It is situated approximately 12 kilometres (7.4 mi) from the city centre. The airport has been primarily developed to serve the region of [[Deoghar district|North-Eastern]] part of [[Jharkhand]] and some districts of [[West Bengal]] and [[Bihar]]. It also caters millions of pilgrims of [[Baidyanath Temple]] across the country. It is spread over {{convert|654|acre}}. The airport has a 2,500 meter long runway, capable of handling [[Airbus A320 Family|Airbus A320]], [[Airbus A321|A321]] and [[Boeing 737]] type of aircraft.<ref>{{cite news|title=Airport construction will lead to development of Dhalbhumgarh area: CM |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/airport-construction-will-lead-to-development-of-dhalbhumgarh-area--cm.html |publisher= [[The Pioneer (India)|The Pioneer]] |date= 11 January 2019 |access-date= 30 July 2019}}</ref> [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] laid the |
'''Deoghar Airport''' {{Airport codes|DGH|VEDO}}<ref name="IATA DGH">{{Cite web |title=Airline and Location Code Search - Searched for "DGH" |url=https://www.iata.org/en/publications/directories/code-search/?airport.search=DGH |access-date=21 July 2022 |website=www.iata.org |language=en}}</ref><ref name="AIP SUP VEDO">{{Cite web |title=Supplement to Aeronautical Information Publication of Deoghar Airport |url=https://aim-india.aai.aero/sites/default/files/aip_supplements/AIPS_2022_35_0.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220721052804/https://aim-india.aai.aero/sites/default/files/aip_supplements/AIPS_2022_35_0.pdf |archive-date=21 July 2022 |access-date=21 July 2022 |website=www.aim-india.aai.aero}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Deoghar Airport (DGH) @ OurAirports |url=https://ourairports.com/airports/IN-0090/ |access-date=21 July 2022 |website=ourairports.com}}</ref> is a [[domestic airport]] serving [[Deoghar]] in the state of [[Jharkhand]], [[India]]. It is situated approximately 12 kilometres (7.4 mi) from the city centre. The airport has been primarily developed to serve the region of [[Deoghar district|North-Eastern]] part of [[Jharkhand]] and some districts of [[West Bengal]] and [[Bihar]]. It also caters millions of pilgrims of [[Baidyanath Temple]] across the country and Sammed Shikarji for Jains. It is spread over {{convert|654|acre}}. The airport has a 2,500 meter long runway, capable of handling [[Airbus A320 Family|Airbus A320]], [[Airbus A321|A321]] and [[Boeing 737]] type of aircraft.<ref name=":1">{{cite news|title=Airport construction will lead to development of Dhalbhumgarh area: CM |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/airport-construction-will-lead-to-development-of-dhalbhumgarh-area--cm.html |publisher= [[The Pioneer (India)|The Pioneer]] |date= 11 January 2019 |access-date= 30 July 2019}}</ref> [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] laid the foundation stone of the airport on 25 May 2018, and it was opened on 12 July 2022.<ref>{{cite news |date=27 May 2018 |title=PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone Of Deoghar Airport In Jharkhand; CM Says Committed To Begin Flights From Districts |publisher=[[Businessworld]] |url=http://www.businessworld.in/article/PM-Modi-lays-foundation-stone-of-Deoghar-airport-in-Jharkhand-CM-Says-Committed-To-Begin-Flights-From-Districts/27-05-2018-150313/ |access-date=30 July 2019}}</ref><ref name="Mint">{{Cite news |date=12 July 2022 |title=PM Modi inaugurates 657-acre Deoghar airport, flags off flight to Kolkata |work=Mint |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/pm-modi-inaugurates-657-acre-deoghar-airport-flags-off-flight-to-kolkata-11657616394906.html}}</ref><ref name="NDTV">{{Cite news |date=12 July 2022 |title=PM Modi Inaugurates Deoghar Airport, Projects Worth ₹ 16,800 Crore In Jharkhand |work=NDTV |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-inaugurates-deoghar-airport-projects-worth-rs-16-800-crore-in-jharkhand-3149989}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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| ⚫ | The [[Government of Jharkhand]] had signed a [[Memorandum of understanding|Memorandum of Understanding]] (MOU) with the [[Airports Authority of India]] (AAI) in 2013, to construct the airport, to promote religious tourism in the state.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jharkhand To Get International Airport At Deoghar |url=http://www.igovernment.in/articles/34586/jharkhand-to-get-international-airport-at-deoghar |publisher= iGovernment |date= 12 December 2013 |access-date=26 March 2017}}</ref> |
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[[File:PM modi visits Deoghar Airport.png|thumb|[[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] accompanied with [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)|Aviation Minister]] [[Jyotiraditya Scindia]] visit the terminal building on the airport's inaugural day on 12 July 2022|left]] |
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[[File:AAI chairman Sanjeev kumar briefs about Airport's specifications to PM Modi.png|thumb| |
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The Government later signed a tripartite |
The Government later signed a tripartite MOU with the AAI and [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in March 2017, to develop the airport for non-military use and for the operations of [[Airbus A320 family|Airbus A320]] and [[Lockheed C-130 Hercules|C-130]] category aircraft.<ref>{{cite news|title=Jharkhand inks MoU for Deoghar International airport expansion| url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/ranchi/jharkhand-inks-mou-for-deoghar-airport-expansion/story-j5iT9agHlH2J9V37sE3oMN.html |publisher= [[Hindustan Times]] |date= 26 March 2017 |access-date=26 March 2017}}</ref> The construction of the Airport was completed on 2022. The airport received its aerodrome license from [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)|Directorate General of Civil Aviation, India]] (DGCA) in April 2022, for regular use of the airport for flight operations, under public use category<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Deoghar Airport: मिली DGCA की हरी झंडी, अब किसी भी दिन शुरू हो सकती है देवघर अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे से उड़ान |url=https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/dhanbad-dgca-approved-license-to-deoghar-airport-for-commercial-flights-22620623.html |access-date=11 June 2022 |website=Dainik Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> later on in 28 June 2022, the DGCA upgraded its aerodrome licence from 3C to 4C allowing commercial aircraft operations up to [[Airbus A321|Airbus 321]] and [[Boeing 737]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 June 2022 |title=DGCA Grants Licence To Deoghar Airport To Handle Narrow-Body Aircraft |work=Outlook |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/national/dgca-grants-licence-to-deoghar-airport-to-handle-narrow-body-aircraft-news-205636}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Deoghar airport gets nod for commercial flight ops, to be inaugurated soon |url=https://zeenews.india.com/aviation/deoghar-airport-receives-aerodrome-licence-from-dgca-gets-permit-for-commercial-flight-ops-2479876.html |access-date=16 July 2022 |website=Zee News |language=en}}</ref> The first trial flight was done in June 2022, on Deoghar Airport by IndiGo from Kolkata before its commercial operations.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=9 June 2022 |title=Local boy touches down in Deoghar airport trial run |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/local-boy-touches-down-in-deoghar-airport-trial-run/articleshow/92091769.cms |access-date=}}</ref> |
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On 12 July 2022, The airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]].<ref name="Mint"/><ref name="NDTV"/> Scheduled commercial |
On 12 July 2022, The airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]].<ref name="Mint"/><ref name="NDTV"/> Scheduled commercial operations commenced on 12 June 2022 by [[IndiGo]] on the Deoghar-Kolkata route under RCS Udan Scheme. |
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== Infrastructure == |
== Infrastructure == |
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AAI |
AAI built the airport at a cost of ₹ 400 crore. The airport has a {{cvt|2,500|m}} long and {{cvt|45|m|adj=on}} wide runway, a {{convert|4,000|sqm|adj=on}} terminal building that can handle 200 passengers per hour, an [[Air traffic control|Air Traffic Control]] (ATC) tower, an apron for two Airbus A320s/B737, taxiways and an isolation bay..<ref>{{Cite web |title=PM inaugurates Jharkhand's second airport in Deoghar |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/pm-inaugurates-jharkhands-second-airport-in-deoghar-8816181.html |access-date=16 July 2022 |website=Moneycontrol |language=en}}</ref> |
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The terminal building has six check-in counters and two arrival belts with a peak hour handling capacity of 200 passengers. The design of the terminal building is inspired |
The terminal building has six check-in counters and two arrival belts with a peak hour handling capacity of 200 passengers. The design of the terminal building is inspired by the [[Baidyanath Temple]]'s structure, and there are murals and paintings of [[Adivasi]] art, handicrafts and local tourist sites inside the airport. The airport is also equipped with an [[Instrument landing system|Instrument Landing System]] (ILS). The airport received DGCA approval for night landings in April 2024.<ref name="FE1">{{cite web |title=Deoghar Airport receives DGCA approval for night operations; know how it will boost Jharkhand's connectivity |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-deoghar-airport-receives-dgca-approval-for-night-operations-know-how-it-will-boost-jharkhands-connectivity-3445523/ |website= [[The Financial Express (India)|Financial Express]] |access-date=9 May 2024 |date=4 April 2024}}</ref> Additionally, a [[VHF omnidirectional range|DVOR]] navigational facility, completed in May 2022, is also fully operational.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Environmental clearance for the development of Deoghar Airport |url=http://environmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/Online/TOR/08_Apr_2016_205943640WQ8QRN1LPreFeasibility.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528045730/http://environmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/Online/TOR/08_Apr_2016_205943640WQ8QRN1LPreFeasibility.pdf |archive-date=28 May 2022 |website=www.environmentclearance.nic.in}}</ref> |
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The adequate infrastructure and basic public facilities have been put in place in the terminal ensuring convenient and user-friendly experience for passengers thereby |
The adequate infrastructure and basic public facilities have been put in place in the terminal ensuring convenient and user-friendly experience for passengers thereby smoothing flight operations from the airport. |
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== UDAN Scheme == |
== UDAN Scheme == |
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In April 2021, [[IndiGo]] was selected to operate flights from [[Deoghar]] to |
In April 2021, [[IndiGo]] was selected to operate flights from [[Deoghar]] to [[Birsa Munda Airport|Ranchi]], [[Kolkata]], and [[Jay Prakash Narayan Airport|Patna]], under the Government's Regional Connectivity Scheme called [[UDAN]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 July 2022 |title=IndiGo begins direct flight between Kolkata and Deoghar |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/indigo-begins-direct-flight-between-kolkata-and-deoghar/articleshow/92834588.cms}}</ref> Flights to Delhi started on 30 July 2022<ref>{{Cite web |last= |last2= |date= 30 July 2022|title=IndiGo starts direct flight service between Delhi and Deoghar |url=https://theprint.in/economy/indigo-starts-direct-flight-service-between-delhi-and-deoghar/1062050/ |access-date=30 July 2022 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref> and other destinations like Ranchi, Patna and Kolkata started later.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 July 2022 |title=PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Deoghar Airport, to have flights to Patna, Kolkata, Delhi |work=[[Zee News]] |url=https://zeenews.india.com/aviation/pm-narendra-modi-inaugurates-deoghar-airport-to-have-flights-to-patna-kolkata-delhi-2484480.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=IndiGo announces flight services between Delhi and Deoghar |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/indigo-announces-flight-services-between-delhi-and-deoghar20220712175759/ |access-date=13 July 2022 |website=ANI News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/india/news/deoghar-airport-will-be-the-68th-destination-which-will-be-connected-to-kolkata-patna-and-latest-tweet-by-prasar-bharati-news-services-3930928.html | title=Deoghar Airport Will be the 68th Destination Which Will be Connected to Kolkata, Patna and ... - Latest Tweet by Prasar Bharati News Services | 📰 LatestLY | date=10 July 2022 }}</ref> |
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== Airlines and destinations == |
== Airlines and destinations == |
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|[[IndiGo]]|[[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Netaji |
|[[IndiGo]]|[[Kempegowda International Airport|Bangalore]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]], [[Jay Prakash Narayan Airport|Patna]], [[Birsa Munda Airport|Ranchi]]|<ref>{{cite news|author1=Banerjee, Tamaghna|title=IndiGo begins direct flight between Kolkata and Deoghar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/indigo-begins-direct-flight-between-kolkata-and-deoghar/articleshow/92834588.cms|work= The Times of India|date= 12 July 2022|access-date=16 July 2022|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Pandey|first=Sunil|title=Deoghar Airport: दिल्ली से अब सीधे देवघर, आज से फ्लाइट सर्विस शुरू, पहली 'VIP' लैडिंग, जानें शेड्यूल|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/state/jharkhand/deoghar/delhi-to-deoghar-direct-flight-service-will-start-today-rajiv-pratap-rudy-first-flight-landing-deoghar-airport/amp_articleshow/93224124.cms|work=Navbharat Times|date=30 July 2022|access-date= 30 July 2022|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=Faryal Rumi|title=Patna-Deoghar flight to operate from today|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/patna-deoghar-flight-to-operate-from-today/articleshow/99003304.cms|work= The Times of India|date= 26 Mar 2023|access-date=28 Mar 2023|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Pall|first=Samreen|title=Direct Flight from Deoghar To Bengaluru To Begin From June 1, Check Price|url= https://www.news18.com/auto/direct-flight-from-deoghar-to-bengaluru-to-begin-from-june-1-check-price-8882124.html|work=News18|date=8 May 2024|access-date=9 May 2024|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Vats|first=Anushka|title=Mumbai-Deoghar Flight Services Begin Making Travel Easier And Faster; Know Ticket Price, Flight Timings And Other Details Here|url=https://english.jagran.com/india/mumbai-deoghar-flight-services-begin-making-travel-easier-and-faster-know-ticket-price-flight-timings-and-other-details-here-10204547|work=Jagran English|date=2 December 2024|access-date=3 December 2024|language=en}}</ref> |
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== Gallery == |
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File:Aerial view of Runway at Deoghar Airport.png|Aerial view of the runway |
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File:Baggage Conveyor belts at Deoghar Airport.png|Baggage claim area |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[List of airports in India|List of Airports in India]] |
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* [[List of airports in Jharkhand|List of Airports in Jharkhand]] |
* [[List of airports in Jharkhand|List of Airports in Jharkhand]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | Deoghar Airport Limited
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| Operator | Airports Authority of India | ||||||||||
| Serves | Deoghar | ||||||||||
| Location | Deoghar, Jharkhand, India | ||||||||||
| Opened | 12 July 2022 | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 242 m / 833 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 24°26′41″N 086°42′09″E / 24.44472°N 86.70250°E | ||||||||||
| Website | Deoghar Airport | ||||||||||
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Deoghar Airport (IATA: DGH, ICAO: VEDO)[1][2][6] is a domestic airport serving Deoghar in the state of Jharkhand, India. It is situated approximately 12 kilometres (7.4 mi) from the city centre. The airport has been primarily developed to serve the region of North-Eastern part of Jharkhand and some districts of West Bengal and Bihar. It also caters millions of pilgrims of Baidyanath Temple across the country and Sammed Shikarji for Jains. It is spread over 654 acres (265 ha). The airport has a 2,500 meter long runway, capable of handling Airbus A320, A321 and Boeing 737 type of aircraft.[7] Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the airport on 25 May 2018, and it was opened on 12 July 2022.[8][9][10]
History
[edit]The Government of Jharkhand had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in 2013, to construct the airport, to promote religious tourism in the state.[11]
The Government later signed a tripartite MOU with the AAI and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in March 2017, to develop the airport for non-military use and for the operations of Airbus A320 and C-130 category aircraft.[12] The construction of the Airport was completed on 2022. The airport received its aerodrome license from Directorate General of Civil Aviation, India (DGCA) in April 2022, for regular use of the airport for flight operations, under public use category[13] later on in 28 June 2022, the DGCA upgraded its aerodrome licence from 3C to 4C allowing commercial aircraft operations up to Airbus 321 and Boeing 737.[14][15] The first trial flight was done in June 2022, on Deoghar Airport by IndiGo from Kolkata before its commercial operations.[16]
On 12 July 2022, The airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.[9][10] Scheduled commercial operations commenced on 12 June 2022 by IndiGo on the Deoghar-Kolkata route under RCS Udan Scheme.
Infrastructure
[edit]AAI built the airport at a cost of ₹ 400 crore. The airport has a 2,500 m (8,200 ft) long and 45 m (148 ft) wide runway, a 4,000-square-metre (43,000 sq ft) terminal building that can handle 200 passengers per hour, an Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower, an apron for two Airbus A320s/B737, taxiways and an isolation bay..[17]
The terminal building has six check-in counters and two arrival belts with a peak hour handling capacity of 200 passengers. The design of the terminal building is inspired by the Baidyanath Temple's structure, and there are murals and paintings of Adivasi art, handicrafts and local tourist sites inside the airport. The airport is also equipped with an Instrument Landing System (ILS). The airport received DGCA approval for night landings in April 2024.[18] Additionally, a DVOR navigational facility, completed in May 2022, is also fully operational.[19]
The adequate infrastructure and basic public facilities have been put in place in the terminal ensuring convenient and user-friendly experience for passengers thereby smoothing flight operations from the airport.
UDAN Scheme
[edit]In April 2021, IndiGo was selected to operate flights from Deoghar to Ranchi, Kolkata, and Patna, under the Government's Regional Connectivity Scheme called UDAN.[20] Flights to Delhi started on 30 July 2022[21] and other destinations like Ranchi, Patna and Kolkata started later.[22][23][24]
Airlines and destinations
[edit]| Airlines | Destinations | Refs. |
|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, Ranchi | [25][26][27][28][29] |
See also
[edit]- Birsa Munda Airport
- Bokaro Airport
- Dumka Airport
- Dalbhumgarh Airport
- List of Airports in India
- List of Airports in Jharkhand
References
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- ^ a b "Supplement to Aeronautical Information Publication of Deoghar Airport" (PDF). www.aim-india.aai.aero. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "Annexure III – Passenger Data" (PDF). aai.aero. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Annexure II – Aircraft Movement Data" (PDF). aai.aero. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Annexure IV – Freight Movement Data" (PDF). aai.aero. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Deoghar Airport (DGH) @ OurAirports". ourairports.com. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "Airport construction will lead to development of Dhalbhumgarh area: CM". The Pioneer. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ "PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone Of Deoghar Airport In Jharkhand; CM Says Committed To Begin Flights From Districts". Businessworld. 27 May 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ a b "PM Modi inaugurates 657-acre Deoghar airport, flags off flight to Kolkata". Mint. 12 July 2022.
- ^ a b "PM Modi Inaugurates Deoghar Airport, Projects Worth ₹ 16,800 Crore In Jharkhand". NDTV. 12 July 2022.
- ^ "Jharkhand To Get International Airport At Deoghar". iGovernment. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Jharkhand inks MoU for Deoghar International airport expansion". Hindustan Times. 26 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Deoghar Airport: मिली DGCA की हरी झंडी, अब किसी भी दिन शुरू हो सकती है देवघर अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डे से उड़ान". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 11 June 2022.
- ^ "DGCA Grants Licence To Deoghar Airport To Handle Narrow-Body Aircraft". Outlook. 29 June 2022.
- ^ "Deoghar airport gets nod for commercial flight ops, to be inaugurated soon". Zee News. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ "Local boy touches down in Deoghar airport trial run". The Times of India. 9 June 2022.
- ^ "PM inaugurates Jharkhand's second airport in Deoghar". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ "Deoghar Airport receives DGCA approval for night operations; know how it will boost Jharkhand's connectivity". Financial Express. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Environmental clearance for the development of Deoghar Airport" (PDF). www.environmentclearance.nic.in. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 May 2022.
- ^ "IndiGo begins direct flight between Kolkata and Deoghar". The Times of India. 12 July 2022.
- ^ "IndiGo starts direct flight service between Delhi and Deoghar". ThePrint. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Deoghar Airport, to have flights to Patna, Kolkata, Delhi". Zee News. 12 July 2022.
- ^ "IndiGo announces flight services between Delhi and Deoghar". ANI News. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "Deoghar Airport Will be the 68th Destination Which Will be Connected to Kolkata, Patna and ... - Latest Tweet by Prasar Bharati News Services | 📰 LatestLY". 10 July 2022.
- ^ Banerjee, Tamaghna (12 July 2022). "IndiGo begins direct flight between Kolkata and Deoghar". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ Pandey, Sunil (30 July 2022). "Deoghar Airport: दिल्ली से अब सीधे देवघर, आज से फ्लाइट सर्विस शुरू, पहली 'VIP' लैडिंग, जानें शेड्यूल". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ Faryal Rumi (26 March 2023). "Patna-Deoghar flight to operate from today". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ Pall, Samreen (8 May 2024). "Direct Flight from Deoghar To Bengaluru To Begin From June 1, Check Price". News18. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Vats, Anushka (2 December 2024). "Mumbai-Deoghar Flight Services Begin Making Travel Easier And Faster; Know Ticket Price, Flight Timings And Other Details Here". Jagran English. Retrieved 3 December 2024.