Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, International airport in Sonegaon, Nagpur, India
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is an airport in Sonegaon near Nagpur in Maharashtra, connecting the region to destinations across India and the Middle East. The facility has two runways of different lengths and a terminal that handles passengers on both national and international routes.
The facility began during the First World War as a base for the Royal Flying Corps, serving British military aircraft in the region. After British authorities withdrew, Indian officials took over management and developed the site for civilian aviation.
The airport's naming in 2005 honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, recognizing his role as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
Several domestic carriers and connections to Sharjah and Doha offer travelers from central Maharashtra access to destinations within India and abroad. The location near Nagpur makes it a gateway for business travelers and visitors exploring the region.
From 1949 to 1973, the airport ran a nightly postal service where aircraft exchanged mail during stopovers in Nagpur. This practice allowed faster distribution of letters and parcels across long distances during the night flight hours.
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