Thematically designed Ayodhya airport to be inaugurated Saturday
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Designed by Sthapati and built at a cost of Rs 1,450 crore, with its GRIHA 4-Star Certification, also claims to be a testament to India’s commitment to sustainable practices, and environmentally conscious aviation.
Mainly targeting the devotee passenger segment visiting Ayodhya, the airport is strategically located to also facilitate travel by tourists.
With a peak-hour capacity of 750+ passengers and four aircraft movements per hour, it is capable of catering to a large population and accommodate the continuous expected growth.
A two-storeyed structure, the Ayodhya terminal is adorned with pieces bearing the marks of the city's history. The ground floor invites passengers with expansive amenities, and the airport operations are carried out from the first floor.
An unmistakable mark of Hindu religion and culture lies strewn in anything of the airport from the gradual elevation of the mandapas and the Nagara style of temple architecture prevalent in Northern India, the official release says.
The mega columns supporting the terminal roof symbolise the Kandas of Ramayana, blending cultural richness into the airport's architecture.
From arrivals to skylights, the airport facility aims to blend the physical with the spiritual with legend and history blending to carry a message of epic experience.
Embracing carbon neutrality with eco-conscious GRC materials, the design pioneers sustainable practices in aviation.
Anticipating increase in tourism, the Ayodhya Airport's passenger terminal accommodates 150 arrivals and departures simultaneously.
On the whole, the airport aims at becoming an attractive tourist hub. However, the Ayodhya Airport will also serve as a catalyst for economic growth in the region. Projections indicate the creation of at least 500 jobs annually, offering tangible benefits to the local community.