Darbhanga Airport, Regional airport in Darbhanga, India
Darbhanga Airport is a small regional airfield on the edge of Darbhanga city in northern Bihar, with one runway and a compact terminal building. The facility sits near two major highways and is surrounded by flat farmland stretching across the plains.
The maharaja of Darbhanga founded the airfield as a private venture after the Second World War, running a small aviation company for several years. The Indian armed forces took over the site during the 1962 border conflict and have used it since then.
The airfield now serves travelers heading to Mithila, a region known for its painted wall art and rice dishes. Families from across the area gather here for departures and arrivals, while vendors offer regional snacks in the waiting areas.
The small terminal has six counters and can handle up to 200 passengers at one time, with waiting areas that usually stay quiet. There is parking for about 30 vehicles outside, close to the entrance.
The local maharaja ran his own airline in the early years after the war ended, before military operations claimed the site. Today, civilian flights and an air force base share the facility.
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