In anticipation of the grand inauguration of the Ram Temple on January 22, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared that the first phase of the Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport in Ayodhya will be operational by December 15. The airport is set to accommodate Boeing 737, Airbus 319, and Airbus 320 aircraft.
During a visit to the airport site alongside Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of State for Civil Aviation VK Singh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized Ayodhya’s emergence as “an epitome of New India,” aligning with Prime Minister Modi’s vision.
Initially, Ayodhya had a modest airstrip covering 178 acres, but the ongoing project is transforming it into a major international airport. The state government allocated 821 acres of land for the development, and work is progressing swiftly under the supervision of the Airport Authority of India.
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted efforts to incorporate the cultural ethos of Ayodhya into the airport’s design. The first phase includes the construction of a 65,000 sq ft terminal with a capacity to handle 2-3 flights per hour. Simultaneously, a 2,200-meter runway is under construction to facilitate the landing of Boeing 737, Airbus 319, and Airbus 320.
Minister Scindia revealed plans for the second phase, extending the runway to 3,700 meters, enabling the landing of wide-bodied aircraft like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Boeing 777. The terminal area is expected to expand to 5 lakh square feet.
Prime Minister Modi is slated to attend the inauguration of the Ram Temple, marking a historic event for Ayodhya and underscoring the city’s cultural and infrastructural advancements.
