Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala will very soon will be directly connected to Dhaka, Chittgaon in Bangladesh and to Bangkok via Guwahati flight.
The wait for flyers is over, as the New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) of Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala was on Saturday opened for passengers with the first flight arriving. Water cannon salute was accorded to the first flight.
The big, beautiful state of the art airport began its services for the public from 15 Jan 2022. This NITB was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. During the inaugural function of the new airport terminal building, Narendra Modi said that Tripura had the potential to become the gateway of the northeast India to usher in all-around development of the region and this airport will help to achieve this.
The commissioning of new airport terminal was attended by Pratima Bhoumik, the Minister of State. Talking to the media she said that I am delighted to be a part of this historic moment and very fortunate to travel amongst the first passengers. Hon'ble minister expressed happiness over the commissioning of NITB for the people of Tripura and said that very soon International flights will start to Dhaka, Bangkok from here. She was among the first passengers to embark from the Airport today. A local folk dance HOJAIGIRI by the artists was also performed on the occasion. Minister along with Airport Director greeted the first arriving passengers with packed sweets.
This airport will now cater to about 1500 passengers during peak hours, which is three times the old capacity. This will enable over 5000 passengers’ footfall per day in coming days. The check in counters are now increased to 20 were In Line Baggage Screening (ILBS) system will provide hassle free luggage drop facility.
The airport is equipped with four aero bridges for seamless embankment and dismemberment. It also has six parking bays, more than double the previous one. The much awaited international tag to the airport will soon be a reality once mandatory clearance comes. It will be third International Airport in North East India after Guwahati and Imphal.
The wait for flyers is over, as the New Integrated Terminal Building (NITB) of Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala was on Saturday opened for passengers with the first flight arriving. Water cannon salute was accorded to the first flight.
The big, beautiful state of the art airport began its services for the public from 15 Jan 2022. This NITB was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. During the inaugural function of the new airport terminal building, Narendra Modi said that Tripura had the potential to become the gateway of the northeast India to usher in all-around development of the region and this airport will help to achieve this.
The commissioning of new airport terminal was attended by Pratima Bhoumik, the Minister of State. Talking to the media she said that I am delighted to be a part of this historic moment and very fortunate to travel amongst the first passengers. Hon'ble minister expressed happiness over the commissioning of NITB for the people of Tripura and said that very soon International flights will start to Dhaka, Bangkok from here. She was among the first passengers to embark from the Airport today. A local folk dance HOJAIGIRI by the artists was also performed on the occasion. Minister along with Airport Director greeted the first arriving passengers with packed sweets.
This airport will now cater to about 1500 passengers during peak hours, which is three times the old capacity. This will enable over 5000 passengers’ footfall per day in coming days. The check in counters are now increased to 20 were In Line Baggage Screening (ILBS) system will provide hassle free luggage drop facility.
The airport is equipped with four aero bridges for seamless embankment and dismemberment. It also has six parking bays, more than double the previous one. The much awaited international tag to the airport will soon be a reality once mandatory clearance comes. It will be third International Airport in North East India after Guwahati and Imphal.
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