Top Domestic Airports | NGTRAVELLER

For those that travel quite often within the country through flights, Airports are an important part of their lives and the smooth working of the Airport system helps them have a better journey. You can have a look at the Domestic Airport Map India to see the locations of the various Domestic Airports located in India. And here is the list - Top Domestic Airports India for you to know some facts about the popular one amongst them.

Juhu Aerodrome, Juhu, Mumbai

Image source-Reddit It began as the first Civilian Airport in 1928 in Mumbai. It has two operational runways and is managed by the Airports Authority of India. Private Charters are winged off from the heliport and it also works as to carry Oil and Natural Gas Corporation personnel by carrier Pawan Hans towards the offshore Oil rigs at Bombay High. The Airport has been used several times in film shoots. It was used for the opening scene of the Oscar-nominated movie Slumdog Millionaire and was seen in many scenes within the movie. It was also seen in the movie The Wednesday and was referred to as the Juhu Aviation Base in it.

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

Image source-Justdial Leh- Located at 3256 meters above sea level, this airport in Leh is amongst the highest located airports in the world. The airport is surrounded by grand brown mountains in the Great Himalayan range. The scenery all around is magical. The Spituk Monastery is situated very close to the Airport. Regular domestic flights operate from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport towards Delhi, Mumbai, J&K, Srinagar, and Chandigarh.

Srinagar International Airport

Srinagar- This Airport is also located between the vastly spread green surroundings and is co-owned by the Indian Air Force and AAI. The highlight of the airport is the integrated terminal and an asphalt runway surrounded by the Great Himalayan range. The airport connects to the main airports in North India and Bangalore in Southern India.

Shimla Airport

Shimla- When you land at this airport you will be surrounded by nature all around. Shimla Airport is located in the Jubbarhatti district of Himachal Pradesh, around 22 km from the capital city. The airport is located at a height of 5000 meters. It was made after crushing and then constructing at the hilltop. Planes to major Indian cities operate from here. Read more:-Less known places in Himachal

Gaggal Airport

Kangra- It is also called the Kangra Airport and is located in Gaggal in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Dharamshala lies close to Kangra and it is very easy to reach here. It is amongst the most famous Airports in Northern India. If you wish to travel to Himachal this airport, operated by the quite smooth in its functioning and shall make your journey comfortable. The Airport is connected with the National Capital.

Lengpui Airport

Mizoram- Located in Northeast India this airport has beautiful scenic views and is in Aizawl in Mizoram. This domestic Airport connects Mizoram to the rest of the country. Flights operate from Guwahati and Kolkata to Lengpui in Aizawl on a daily basis. While flights to Imphal operate three times a week. This airport is also popular because of its location. It is built at 2500 meters above sea level. There are many hilly streams running beneath the airport making it one of its kind.

Veer Savarkar International Airport

Port Blair- Located in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the location of the airport itself is mesmerizing. It is another of the outstanding airports in India. It has a vast blue ocean and rainforest all around. The airport has amazing views and the best of nature all around. Read more:-Islands to Explore in Andaman and Nicobar

Agatti Airport

Lakshadweep- It is the only airstrip running towards the southwest coast in the Arabian Sea in the country. It is the only airport that connects the archipelago from Lakshadweep to Bengaluru and Kochi. The airport is run by the Airports Authority of India. The terminal building of this airport can handle around 50 people during the crowded hours.