Gateway to India's northeastern frontier state of Manipur.
Opened
1950
Location
Imphal, India
Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, also known as Imphal Airport, is the principal airport serving Imphal, the capital of Manipur in northeastern India. Named after the Manipuri freedom fighter Bir Tikendrajit Singh, the airport connects the landlocked state to major Indian cities and select international destinations.
The airport was granted international status and has seen significant upgrades to its infrastructure in recent years, including a new integrated terminal building. It serves as a vital transport link for a region where road connectivity can be challenging due to the hilly terrain.
Operating at an elevation of approximately 786 meters (2,579 feet) above sea level, Imphal Airport handles both civilian and military aviation. It is one of the busiest airports in northeastern India and plays a strategic role in the region's connectivity and economic development.
Terminals
The airport has a single integrated passenger terminal building that handles both domestic and international operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 8 kilometers south of Imphal city center and is accessible by taxi, auto-rickshaw, and private vehicles; no dedicated rail or metro link exists.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving the airport include IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Vistara, connecting Imphal primarily to Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, and other Indian cities.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Manipuri prince and freedom fighter Bir Tikendrajit Singh, who resisted British rule in 1891.
- ›Elevated at approximately 786 meters (2,579 feet) above mean sea level.
- ›Granted international airport status, enabling direct flights to select Southeast Asian destinations.
- ›One of the busiest airports in the northeastern region of India by passenger traffic.
- ›The airport shares its airspace and runway with Indian Air Force operations.
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