Biju Patnaik Airport

Airport in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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Biju Patnaik Airport

* IATA: BBI
* ICAO: VEBS

Summary
Airport type| Public
Owner/Operator| Airports Authority of India
Serves| Bhubaneswar
Location| Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Opened| 17 July 1962; 61 years ago (1962-07-17)
Hub for| IndiaOne Air
Elevation AMSL| 42 m / 138 ft
Coordinates| 20°14′40″N 085°49′04″E﻿ / ﻿20.24444°N 85.81778°E﻿ / 20.24444; 85.81778
Website| Biju Patnaik International Airport
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Runways
| Direction | Length  | Surface

|
|

m  | ft
05/23  | 1,379  | 4,525  | Asphalt
14/32  | 2,743  | 9,000  | Asphalt
Statistics (April 2022 – March 2023)
| Passengers| 3,624,905 ( 69.7%)

|

Aircraft movements| 30,745 ( 58.3%)
Cargo tonnage| 9,822 ( 6.5%)

Source: AAI[1][2][3]

Biju Patnaik Airport (IATA: BBI, ICAO: VEBS) is an international airport serving Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, India. It is situated around 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south-west of Bhubaneswar Railway Station and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city center.[4] Named after the former chief minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik, a famed aviator and freedom fighter, it is the 17th busiest airport in India and 11th busiest among the airports maintained by Airports Authority of India.

## History[edit]

The airport was dedicated to the people of Odisha on 17 April 1962, becoming the first ever commercial airport in the state. The airport boasts two active scheduled passenger terminals i.e. Terminals 1 and 2 for domestic and international passengers respectively. The former Minister of Civil Aviation, Ajit Singh, inaugurated Terminal 1 on 5 March 2013, which caters to domestic passengers, whereas Terminal 2 was then refurbished to handle international operations.[5] The Government of India accorded international status to the airport on 30 October 2013.[6] The airport began international operations from May 2023, with direct flights operated by IndiGo to Bangkok, Dubai and Singapore.[7][8]

On 7 May 2023, the airport opened a 4 MW solar plant, which switched it to a fully sustainable and energy-saving airport, by running entirely on renewable energy.[9]

## Terminals[edit]

Biju Patnaik Airport serves as one of Eastern India's major civil aviation hubs. The airport boasts two actively scheduled passenger terminals, i.e., Terminals 1 and 2.

### Terminal 1[edit]

Inaugurated in March 2013, the terminal has a capacity of 4 million passengers per annum and was built at a cost of ₹ 1.45 billion by Lanco Infratech.[10][5][11] The AAI has developed the new terminal as part of the upgrade of 35 non-metro airports across the country.[12] Terminal 1, a two-storied building with a total area of 18,240 square metres (196,300 sq ft), consists of 4 aerobridges, 4 elevators, several escalators, 18 check-in counters, 3 arrival luggage conveyors, a spa, and multiple seating areas. Apart from the Departure and Arrival Lounges, Terminal 1 also has several other lounges, including VIP Lounges, Pal Heights Spa Lounge, Dakota Lounge and Mayfair Lounge.[5][13] The terminal is environment-friendly, built according to green building standards, with sewage treatment plants and provision for rain water harvesting. The internal walls of the terminal are decorated with tribal motifs, designs, masks, and sculptures derived from Odisha's culture.[14] The new terminal also has food kiosks, gift shops, bookstores, art galleries and handloom/handicraft kiosks.[15]

### Terminal 2[edit]

Terminal 2 handles international operations. It was built in the mid-1960s to cater domestic flights. The terminal being built over an area of 6,264 square metres (67,430 sq ft), consists of 6 check-in counters, 10 immigration counters, 4 customs counters, numerous amenities and multiple seating areas.[16] A link building connecting Terminal 1 and 2 is being constructed with a budget of 872 million. It will be used for domestic and international arrivals.[17]

## Coast Guard Air Enclave[edit]

The Coast Guard Air Enclave along with the 743 Dornier Squadron was commissioned by former Vice-Admiral Anurag G Thapliyal, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard in Biju Patnaik International Airport on 15 December 2014.[18] The units operate under the operational and administrative control of the Commander of the Coast Guard Region (North East) through the Commander, Coast Guard District No 7 (Odisha). Several strategic air operations are streamlined and synergised for the protection of the sea areas off the Coastal Odisha.[19]

## Airlines and destinations[edit]

Airlines| Destinations

|

AIX Connect | Bangalore, Delhi, Goa-Dabolim, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Srinagar
Akasa Air|  Bangalore, Pune[20]
Alliance Air|  Kolkata, Rourkela, Jharsuguda
IndiaOne Air |  Berhampur,[21] Bhawanipatna,[22] Jamshedpur,[23] Jeypore
IndiGo |  Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi,[8], Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Dubai–International, Goa–Mopa,[24] Guwahati,[25] Hyderabad, Lucknow, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, Prayagraj, Raipur,[26] Ranchi, Singapore,[8] Varanasi
Vistara |  Delhi, Mumbai[27]

AIX Connect operates flights to Goa-Dabolim via technical halt at Mumbai.

AIX Connect operates flights to Srinagar via technical halt at Delhi.

IndiGo operates flights to Chandigarh via technical halt at Patna.

IndiGo operates flights to Lucknow via technical halt at Ranchi Or Raipur.

## Gallery[edit]

* Terminal 1

* Traditional Masks on Display

* Terminal 1 Airside

* Terminal 1 Waiting Area

* Terminal 2

* Plane landing at BBI airport

## Incidents[edit]

* On 22 December 2007, while Surya Kiran, Indian Air Force's aerobatics demonstration team, was undergoing training exercise, one of its four HAL HJT-16 Kiran jets, after refueling and takeoff, caught fire and crash landed on the runway of Biju Patnaik Airport. The pilot was safely rescued with minor injuries and the exercise was immediately called off after the mishap.[28]

## See also[edit]

* Airports in India
* List of busiest airports in India by passenger traffic
* Air Odisha

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Annexure III – Passenger Data" (PDF). aai.aero. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
2. ^ "Annexure II – Aircraft Movement Data" (PDF). aai.aero. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
3. ^ "Annexure IV – Freight Movement Data" (PDF). aai.aero. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
4. ^ "Bhubaneswar Airport". Airport Economic Regulatory Authority. Archived from the original on 29 January 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
5. ^ a b c "New terminal at Bhubaneswar airport starts operations". Business Standard. 14 March 2013. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
6. ^ "Centre accords international tag to Bhubaneswar airport". The Times of India. 31 October 2013. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
7. ^ "INDIGO ADDS BHUBANESWAR – DUBAI FROM MAY 2023". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
8. ^ a b c "IndiGo strengthens connectivity to Southeast Asia, adds flights connecting Singapore, Bangkok". Zee Business. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
9. ^ Raj, Amulya (7 May 2023). "Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport Becomes Self-Sustainable, Installs 4 MP Solar Power Plant". Zee News. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
10. ^ "Lanco Infratech bags Rs 92 cr order from AAI". Business Standard. 4 June 2010. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2013.
11. ^ Singha, Minati (5 March 2013). "International airport to take off by June". Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
12. ^ Barik, Bibhuti (8 August 2011). "March date for swanky airport". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 1 August 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
13. ^ Barik, Bibhuti (24 June 2011). "Airport work speeds up – Capital set for take-off in style". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 1 August 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
14. ^ "New terminal at Bhubaneswar airport thrown open". The Times of India. 6 March 2013. Archived from the original on 8 March 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
15. ^ Ramanath V, Riyan (5 February 2013). "Plans to provide spa facilities at airport". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 December 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2013.
16. ^ "Bhubaneswar - Technical Information". Airports Authority of India. 22 August 2016. Archived from the original on 7 June 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
17. ^ "Bhubaneswar airport to get new terminal soon". 23 February 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
18. ^ "Coast Guard's new air enclave inaugurated in Bhubaneswar". 15 December 2014. Archived from the original on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
19. ^ "Commissioning of Coast Guard Air Enclave Bhubaneswar & 743 Squadron (CG)". 15 December 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
20. ^ "Akasa Air Flight Network". Akasa Air. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
21. ^ Baliarsingh, Cassian (5 March 2023). "Non-scheduled flight services commence from Bhubaneswar to Rangeilunda Airport". Odisha TV. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
22. ^ Cassian, Baliarsingh (31 August 2023). "Odisha's Utkela Airport welcomes first flight from Bhubaneswar; check timings, price, other details". Odisha TV. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
23. ^ "Flight links Jamshedpur with Kolkata, Bhubaneswar". Press Trust of India. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
24. ^ "INDIGO 1H23 DOMESTIC ROUTES ADDITION SUMMARY – 05MAR23". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
25. ^ "IndiGo to launch flights to Bhubaneswar from Guwahati effective October 29". AviationAll. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
26. ^ "IndiGo to resume Lucknow-Raipur-Bhubaneswar service from Jun-2023". CAPA. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
27. ^ "Domestic Flight Schedule (Winter)". Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India). Retrieved 19 October 2022.
28. ^ "IAF aircraft crash landed at Bhubaneswar airport". One India. 22 December 2007. Retrieved 2 December 2023.

## External links[edit]

Media related to Biju Patnaik International Airport at Wikimedia Commons

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