Kolkata airport

‘From 26 million passengers to 45 million annually’: Kolkata Airport’s old domestic terminal to be demolished for new international facility

July 25, 2025 4:27 pm

Over 100 hits in 6 years: Kolkata airport battles against bird strikes

July 07, 2025 12:01 pm

The Belghoria Expressway Dump Yard in Pramodnagar, situated just 5,269 metres from the airport’s Aerodrome Reference Point (ARP), is a key concern.

Over 200 obstacles flagged by authorities near Kolkata airport, posing safety risk during take-off and landing

June 13, 2025 6:50 pm

Sources said a recent Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS) study identified a total of 377 hazards around the NSCBI Airport, including mobile towers, water tanks, dish antennas, lightning arresters, and unauthorized high-rise structures among others

Metro links Kolkata airport to city and suburbs, seamless connections ahead

May 12, 2025 6:27 am

The Jai Hind Metro Station, spanning across multiple levels – ground, concourse, platform, and undercroft – is designed to handle a large volume of passengers

Kolkata Airport begins operational trials for new ATC Tower

March 25, 2025 10:42 am

According to officials, during the two-hour trial period, nearly 40 aircrafts will land and take off at the Kolkata Airport

At BGBS, Mamata Banerjee urges British delegation to establish direct flight connection between Kolkata and Europe

February 06, 2025 6:49 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also expressed interest in fostering a business relationship with Thailand.

Minor fire at Kolkata airport, panel formed to probe cause

February 05, 2025 3:39 pm

“The fire broke out near the conveyor belt during welding work. However no injury has been reported,” said an official.

Centenary Celebrations: Kolkata Airport to handle 100 daily flights soon, says Civil Aviation Minister

December 21, 2024 11:27 pm

He added that there's a plan to increase the annual passenger footfall at the airport from 2.6 million to 4 million.

Bengal govt all set to present Assembly resolution to demand direct flights to US, European nations from Kolkata

November 27, 2024 11:11 am

“We are getting recognition from across the world, but we have no direct flights to Europe and America,” said state Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya.

Cyclone Dana coming, over 1 lakh people evacuated

October 24, 2024 1:45 am

All flight operations at Kolkata airport will remain suspended for 15 hours — from 6 pm on October 24 (Thursday) to 9 am on October 25 (Friday).