Biju Patnaik Airport

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Biju Patnaik Airport
Bhubaneswar Airport
IATA: BBI – ICAO: VEBS
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Airports Authority of India
Serves Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Location Bhubaneswar
Hub for
Elevation AMSL 138 ft / 42 m
Coordinates 20°14′40″N 085°49′04″E / 20.24444°N 85.81778°E / 20.24444; 85.81778Coordinates: 20°14′40″N 085°49′04″E / 20.24444°N 85.81778°E / 20.24444; 85.81778
Map
VEBS is located in Orissa
VEBS
Location in Odisha
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
05/23 1,379 4,524 Asphalt
14/32 3,200 10,499 Asphalt
Statistics (January 2012 - January 2013)
Passenger movements 1,158,201
Aircraft movements 11,695
Source: Airport Authority of India

Biju Patnaik Airport (IATA: BBI, ICAO: VEBS), also known as Bhubaneswar Airport, is situated in the city of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.[1] It is currently the only major airport in Odisha. It is named after the former Chief Minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik, who was also a famed aviator and freedom fighter. In 2013, a new domestic terminal with a capacity of 800 passengers per hour (4 million annually) was inaugurated, while the old terminal is being renovated for starting international operations.

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Terminals [edit]

Terminal 1 [edit]

New Terminal of Biju Patnaik Airport

In March 2013, a new state-of art domestic terminal (T1) with a capacity of handling 30 million passengers per year was inaugurated to handle increased air traffic.[2][3] The new terminal was developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), which has been designed to handle future traffic, consisting of trusses making arches of the lounge.[4] The new terminal built at a cost of Rs. 145 crore, consist of two aerobridges, four elevators, escalators, 16 check-in counters and three arrival conveyors, VIP lounges and seating areas.[2] The new terminal is a two-storied building, having a total area of 18,240 square metres (196,300 sq ft).[5] The new terminal has been made environment friendly, according to green building standards, with provision for rain water harvesting, sewerage treatment plants, etc. The internal walls of the terminal has been decorated with tribal motifs and designs, masks and sculpture, giving it an ethnic look.[6] The new terminal is proposed to have spa, food kiosks, gift and book shops, handloom and handicraft stalls.[7]

Terminal 2 [edit]

T1 Terminal entrance and drop-off area

As of 2013, the old terminal (T2) is planned to be upgraded to handle international operations, connecting the city to South-East Asia and the Middle East.[8][9] The new terminal will be used for domestic flights, while the old terminal (T2) will be renovated and upgraded for handling international operations.[10]

T1 terminal entrance
T1 terminal waiting area

Airlines and destinations [edit]

Scheduled Airlines [edit]

Airlines Destinations
Air India Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Visakhapatnam
Air India Regional Delhi, Port Blair
IndiGo Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Visakhapatnam
Jet Airways Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna
JetKonnect Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai

Non-Scheduled Airlines [edit]

Airlines Destinations
Air Odisha Jharsuguda, Koraput, Raipur, Rourkela

Airport Services [edit]

Fuellers [edit]

Ground Handlers [edit]

Awards [edit]

Biju Patnaik Airport was adjudged the best AAI run airport in India based on its Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) for 2012-13. The Airport achieved the highest CSI for 2 years for providing user friendly services to passengers and other stakeholders. It shared the first prize with Jodhpur Airport. [11]

Ground Transportation [edit]

Biju Patnaik Airport is situated around 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of the city center. It is connected by Bhubaneswar City Bus (Route 207 Nandankanan - Airport) and other luxury coach buses to the city. The Bhubaneswar railway station is 2 - 3 KM far from the airport. The airport has a facility of prepaid taxis. A new road connecting airport to the Ekamra Marg has been constructed as a part of the modernisation program, reducing journey time.[12]

Incidents and Accidents [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ "Pilot information for Biju Patnaik Airport". ourairports.com. 2012 [last update]. Retrieved 5 August 2012. 
  2. ^ a b "New terminal at Bhubaneswar airport starts operations". Business Standard. 14 March 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013. 
  3. ^ Singha, Minati (5 March 2013). "International airport to take off by June". Times of India. Retrieved 5 March 2013. 
  4. ^ Barik, Bibhuti (8 August 2011). "March date for swanky airport". The Telegraph (Calcutta, India). Retrieved 17 March 2013. 
  5. ^ Barik, Bibhuti (24 June 2011). "Airport work speeds up - Capital set for take-off in style". The Telegraph (Calcutta, India). Retrieved 17 March 2013. 
  6. ^ "New terminal at Bhubaneswar airport thrown open". Times of India. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013. 
  7. ^ Ramanath V, Riyan (5 February 2013). "Plans to provide spa facilities at airport". Times of India. Retrieved 18 March 2013. 
  8. ^ "Naveen seeks international tag for Bhubaneswar airport". Business Standard. 16 July 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2012. 
  9. ^ "International terminal at city airport by April: Union Minister". The Pioneer. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2012. 
  10. ^ "New city airport terminal gets 1st flight". The Pioneer. 15 March 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013. 
  11. ^ "Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik Airport wins award". 16 April 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013. 
  12. ^ "New airport terminal to be thrown open on March 5". Times of India. 20 February 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2013. 
  13. ^ "3 Flights Made Emergency Landings at Bhubaneswar Airport". 12 May 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2013. 

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