Deoghar airport in Jharkhand all set for domestic flight operations

Mar 12, 2022

Deoghar (Jharkhand), Mar 12, 2022, (ANI); Deoghar in Jharkhand is a holy city famous for Baba Baidyanath Dham, one of the twelve jyotirlingas - the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva. Besides many pilgrimage destinations, the city has other tourist destinations like Trikuta Hills for adventure lovers. As Deoghar city witnesses’ rapid expansion in recent years, it is ready to get connected with rest of the country by air transport. The Airports Authority of India has completed the construction of Deoghar Airport which is ready to start its operations soon. Spread in an area of 650 acres, the design of the terminal building is inspired from Baba Baidyanath Temple’s structure. Paintings of tribal art, handicrafts and local tourist sites are showcased on the terminal building. The terminal with beautiful architecture is equipped with modern facilities including 24-hour medical assistance for passengers. With six check-in counters, the airport has a peak hour handling capacity of 200 passengers. To protect the environment the airport has installed solar energy and water harvesting system. Thanks to its strategic location, the airport will provide air connectivity to people from Dumka, Gonda, Banka and the neighbouring state of Bihar. The local traders and visitors have expressed their happiness as earlier they would travel for days to reach Deoghar by train. With the construction of new airport in Deoghar, the regional connectivity is set to receive a major boost. It will enhance tourism and open new trade opportunities in the region dominated by the tribal people.