Patna Airport Upgraded to Meet World Class Level in 2025
The most awaited upgradation of Patna Airport formally known as the Jay Prakash Narayan Airport is finally getting completed. The new terminal is being expanded to house word class facilities just like major airports in Delhi, Mumbai and other metro cities. The overall travel experience will increase significantly with the new terminal building which is at its final stages of development. The news airport will have multiple level parking system with 64 check-in-counters for smoother and convenient travelling.
We have covered everything in detail, the readers can use the following Table of Contents to navigate through this detailed report :
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Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, Patna
The Jay Prakash Narayan Airport commonly known as the Patna Airport has always been the gateway to Bihar and with the ongoing developments, it is set to become a state-of-the-art facility. The travellers can expect the world class level infrastructure and facilities similar to international airports after the renovation work is fully done.
The most important improvement is the addition of a multi-level parking system which has the capacity to accommodate upto 740 vehicles in 4 floors. Moreover, an elevated road will also constructed which connects the new terminal of the Jay Prakash Narayan Airport to the parking area. All such facilities will improve the efficiency. The Patna airport will also provide dormitory facility for the passengers who need to restart for long hours while waiting for their flights.
We have covered all the details about the new upgrades made in the Patna Airport in the section below :
Patna Airport Upgrades :
The infographic above encapsulates all the major infrastructural developments in the Patna airport. The news terminal of the Jay Prakash Narayan Airport will provide a hassle free and comfortable experience for all the travellers flying in and out of Patna. The 64 news check-in counters in the Patna Airport will significantly reduce the waiting time for all the passengers. Even during peak hours, there won’t be much rush. The number of security checkpoints have been increased by 5 times in the new Patna airport. All this together will help in giving a safe and convenient experience for tourists and locals alike.
Apart from this, the boarding process will also be simplified substantially. Multiple aero-bridges have been planned in the Patna Airport to reduce the time spent boarding or deplaning. This will decrease the chances for congestion and improve efficiency especially during high traffic periods.
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport’s Advanced Infrastructure
The new terminal of the Patna Airport will have many changes in comparison to the older structure of the airport building. The current terminal at Patna airport has separate entrance and exit but on the same floor but the new Patna airport terminal building has changed this. The arrivals / entry point will be on the ground floor while the departures will be on the first floor. This is aimed at organising the flow of passengers.
As we have already discussed, the parking facility at the new Patna airport has been upgraded significantly. The number of parking spaces have been doubled. Previously, there were five such parking spaces but the new terminal is connected to 11 parking spaces. This will let the Patna airport to handle more flights and passengers effortlessly.
Focus on Passenger Convenience
In addition to these infrastructural and basic upgrades, the Patna airport will also provide dining options – with a food court facility where passengers can enjoy quality food while waiting for flights without worrying about the food availablity. There will be assistance and support for those passengers whose flight has been delayed or cancelled.
The Jay Prakash Narayan Airport will cater to over 1 Crore passengers annually soon. It is expected that the Patna airport will reach around 75 pairs of flights by 2025.
Patna Airport’s Role in Regional Growth
With improved connectivity, Bihar’s tourism sector will get a massive boost. And economic development will go hand-in-hand with increased influx of passengers/tourists. With better facilities, people from other states and countries will choose Bihar for travel without any hassle. And as Bihar’s capital it was very crucial for the Patna city to house a world class airport. Over the last few years, Bihar has grown significantly as a major tourist spot – it even hosted more tourists than Goa despite being a dry state. Bihar is a state rich with history and culture which attracts lakhs of tourists per year, and with such improved connectivity, tourists will prefer it more.
In conclusion, the ongoing upgrades are quite important for the Patna airport, let’s hope for the swift implementation of the project and timely inauguration without much delays.
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