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4 New Airports To Be Launched In West Bengal, Check Locations Here
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News18•05-10-2026, 16:58
4 New Airports To Be Launched In West Bengal, Check Locations Here
- •The West Bengal government has taken a major step to expand the air connectivity system in the state.
- •New airports are planned to be constructed in Chharra in Purulia, Balurghat in South Dinajpur, Hasimara in Alipurduar, and Kalaikunda in West Medinipur.
- •An important central-state agreement regarding the UDAN project was signed at Nabanna.
- •Boeing aircraft will be able to land at Kalaikunda, while 19-20 seater ATR aircraft will operate in Chharra and Balurghat.
- •Future plans include fully connecting Cooch Behar and Malda, along with enhancing direct flights to various domestic and international destinations.
Key Questions Answered
Under the UDAN project, the West Bengal government has initiated the construction and development of four new airports in Chharra (Purulia), Balurghat (South Dinajpur), Hasimara (Alipurduar), and Kalaikunda (West Medinipur).
To launch air services in Kalaikunda and Hasimara, the government needs to acquire 30-40 acres of land. Because these were previously army airports that have now received an NOC, arrangements are being made with a 2,700-meter runway so that larger Boeing aircraft can take off and land there.
The state plans to fully connect Malda, fully start Cooch Behar airport in the next phase, identify land in Kalyani for potential PPP model development, and explore turning Behala into a flying training institute.
