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Central India's gateway, named for a national icon.
Opened
1935
Location
Nagpur, India
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, coded NAG/VANP, serves Nagpur, Maharashtra, a city often called the geographic center of India. The airport is named in honor of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and a prominent social reformer.
The airport handles both domestic and international traffic, connecting Nagpur to major Indian cities as well as select international destinations. It is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and has undergone significant modernization efforts to expand capacity.
Nagpur's strategic location makes it a natural logistics and aviation hub, and the airport plays an important role in the region's economic development, including its proximity to the Multi-Modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN) project.
Terminals
The airport has a single integrated terminal building handling both domestic and international departures and arrivals.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Nagpur city by road, with taxis, auto-rickshaws, and app-based cab services being the primary modes of ground transport.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at Nagpur include Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, GoAir, and Vistara, with connections to cities across India and select international routes.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution.
- ›Nagpur is geographically near the center of India, giving the airport strategic significance.
- ›The MIHAN (Multi-Modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur) project is located adjacent to the airport.
- ›The airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- ›Nagpur is an important hub for cargo operations due to its central geographic location.
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