Key Highlights & Details (Satna Airport)
- Location & Type: Situated in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, it serves as a domestic airport for the Baghelkhand and Bundelkhand regions.
- Infrastructure: Features a 1,200-meter re-carpeted runway capable of handling 19-seater (ATR) aircraft.
- Terminal & Capacity: A 768 sq. meter terminal building designed for 50 peak-hour passengers and approximately 2.5 lakh passengers annually.
- Facilities: Includes an Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower, fire station, and modern passenger amenities.
- Boost to Connectivity: Provides direct, rapid access to industrial hubs and major religious sites like Chitrakoot and Maihar.
- Economic Growth: Catalyzes business travel and supports industrial development in the region.
- Tourism Development: Enhances accessibility for tourists, promoting regional tourism initiatives under the UDAN scheme.
Future Scope
- Expansion Potential: Given its 451.93-acre area, there is potential for runway extension and capacity enhancement to accommodate larger aircraft in the future.
- Increased Network: Potential for more frequent flights and connection to major national metros, driven by rising demand for air travel in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.