Jharkhand, India: Deoghar, one of the major pilgrim destinations for the Hindus, having great Baidyanath Temple considered as one of the twelve Shiva Jyotirlingas in India, is ready to be connected with air transport as AAI has completed the construction of the newly built Deoghar domestic airport
“The operations will begin soon after formalities of technical NOC and trials are completed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),” said an official.
The airport will be the second airport in the state after Ranchi. Spread in a vast area of 650 acres, the design of the terminal building is inspired by the structure of Baba Baidyanath Temple. Paintings of tribal art, handicrafts, and local tourist sites are showcased on the terminal building.
The terminal with beautiful architecture is equipped with modern facilities including 24-hour medical assistance for passengers. With six check-in counters, the airport has a peak hour handling capacity of 200 passengers.
To protect the environment the airport has installed solar energy and water harvesting systems. With its strategic location, the airport will provide air connectivity to people from Dumka, Gonda, Banka, and the neighbouring state of Bihar.
With the construction of the new airport in Deoghar, regional connectivity is set to receive a major boost. It will enhance tourism and open new trade opportunities in the region.
