Nagara style to 7 Kandas of Ramayan: Know the all-new Ayodhya Airport
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Estimated Cost
The Maryada Purshottam Shri Ram Airport is being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 350 crore. It is the 5th airport in Uttar Pradesh.
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Location
Situated on the Gorakhpur-Lucknow National Highway, the airport is 8 km away from the Ram temple.
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Airports Authority of India
The U.P. govt signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in February 2014 for the development of the airport.
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Architecture and Design
The architectural Nagara style served as the design's inspiration. The 65,000 sq.ft. terminal roof will rest on seven columns, symbolizing the seven kandas (books) of Ramayana.
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Capacity
It has a total area of 6,000 sqm to accommodate 300 passengers during peak hours with an annual handling capacity of 6 lakh passengers.
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Construction
Constructed with red stone, the carved pillars blend traditional temple architecture seamlessly with modern infrastructure from the entrance to the terminal interior.
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Inauguration Date
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the airport likely on December 30, 2023. Flight services will begin on 10 January 2024 by IndiGo as the commercial airline.