Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Commercial airport in Paschim Bardhaman district, India
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport is a commercial airport in Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, built across 263 hectares of land. The facility features a runway measuring 2740 meters in length and a terminal with arrival and departure areas, security checkpoints, and several airline counters.
Planning for the airport began in 2006 under the West Bengal government to better connect the industrial region around Durgapur. After nearly ten years of construction and approval processes, the facility opened for scheduled flights in May 2015 and has since linked West Bengal with other parts of India.
The airport takes its name from Bengali poet and musician Kazi Nazrul Islam, whose work continues to shape cultural life across West Bengal today. Travelers notice traditional Bengali motifs throughout the terminal building, while local shops offer handicrafts and regional specialties from the Durgapur area.
The airport sits 17 kilometers west of Durgapur city center and connects via State Highway 2 by car or taxi. Most flights link West Bengal with Kolkata and Delhi, with connections mainly operated by IndiGo.
The first passengers departed aboard an Indian Air Force Boeing 737 specially configured for senior government members. This aircraft is normally used only for state occasions and was an exception during the opening of civilian flight operations.
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