Veer Savarkar International Airport, International airport in Port Blair, India
Veer Savarkar International Airport is an international airport in Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The terminal extends over three floors and is divided into separate areas for arrivals, departures, and passenger services.
The airfield was used by the Japanese during World War II and taken over by India after the war ended. In 2002 the facility received its current name to commemorate Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, who spent eleven years in the Cellular Jail.
The airport takes its name from a political activist who was imprisoned on the islands before India became independent. The terminal shows references to the sea in its design, which visitors notice when entering the building.
The new terminal processes many travelers during peak hours and is served by several Indian airlines. The connections lead to major cities on the mainland, allowing arrivals to plan their onward journey on the islands.
The grounds are shared with the Indian Navy, which maintains a base here. Civilian aircraft and military planes share the runways, which is usually not visible to travelers.
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