Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, International airport in North Dum Dum, India.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is an international airport in North Dum Dum serving eastern and northeastern India with connections throughout Asia and beyond. Two separate terminals handle passenger traffic, one dedicated to domestic routes and another to flights crossing international borders.
The facility opened in 1924 as Calcutta Aerodrome and became one of the earliest locations for passenger air travel in South Asia. It received its current name in 1995, honoring a leader of the Indian independence movement.
The airport functions as the main entry point for travelers exploring West Bengal's cultural centers and connects India with Bangladesh and Bhutan.
Arrival and departure areas sit on different floors with signage in multiple languages for easy orientation. Baggage claim zones are located near exits, where counters for taxis and public transport into the city are available.
The site served as a base for United States Army Air Forces combat missions during World War II in the Asia-Pacific theater. This military use resulted in the construction of new runways and hangars that enabled later growth of civilian air traffic.
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