Airports in Uttarakhand


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Uttarakhand India is a popular tourist destination and attracts many tourists throughout the year. Tourists travelling from far corners of the country take flights to Uttarakhand as it saves travel time and allows travelers more time to explore Uttarakhand Destinations. Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun is the primary airport in Uttarakhand. 

Pant Nagar airport is in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand & is the nearest airport to Nainital while Jolly Grant is the nearest airport to Mussoorie. Main purpose of the new airport is to promote Uttarakhand Tourism. 5 Airports in Uttarakhand are listed below.

Entrance of Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun

JOLLY GRANT AIRPORT, DEHRADUN

JOLLY GRANT AIRPORT, DEHRADUN

The Jolly Grant Airport, also known as Dehradun Airport is the major airport in Uttarakhand and is located about 22 KMs from Dehradun. 

Private Taxis are available just outside the airport while its very difficult to get OLA/Uber to & fro.

PANTNAGAR AIRPORT, UDHAM SINGH NAGAR (PHOTO SOURCE)

PANTNAGAR AIRPORT, US NAGAR

It is the only airport in Kumaon and is important for Uttarakhand Tourism as its closest airport to  popular Uttarakhand Destinations like Nainital, Ranikhet, Bhimtal and Almora.

NAINI SAINI AIRPORT, PITHORAGARH (PHOTO SOURCE)

NAINI SAINI AIRPORT, PITHORAGARH

Pithoragarh Airport, also known as Naini Saini Airport is in Pithoragarh of Kumaon region, Uttarakhand. The airport was constructed for administrative use and currently govt of Uttarakhand is operating this airport. Govt plans to upgrade it to category 2 C airport under Visual flight rules.

GAUCHAR AIRPORT, CHAMOLI (PHOTO SOURCE)

GAUCHAR AIRPORT, CHAMOLI

It is located on the Badrinath Highway, Chamoli, Uttarakhand and has a stunning airstrip. It played a important role during the rescue of pilgrims from the Kedarnath Floods in 2013. Its fully operational under the Indian Army but it is not open for common flights. 

There are Helicopter services for the Char Dham Tours which use the airport along with the Indian Army. 

BHARKOT AIRPORT (CHINYALISAUR AIRSTRIP), UTTARKASHI

Chinyalisaur Airport also known as Maa Ganga Airport currently serves the Indian Air Force. It was initially constructed to cater to the needs of tourist, pilgrim traffic but lay unused. 

Airports in Uttarakhand

List of airports in Uttarakhand