The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati witnessed growing movement of private and chartered flights this financial year.
A statement from the Guwahati airport on October 14 said that since April this year, the airport handled over 610 non-scheduled flights which are private or chartered flights.
The trend means growing numbers of government, non-government and business activities taking place in the city, the Guwahati airport said.
“GIAL witnessed 186 non-scheduled flights movements in April, followed by 114 in May, 72 in June, 46 in July, 47 in August and 144 September,” the statement from the Adani Group-managed Guwahati airport said.
Notably, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) handled 4.6 lakh passengers in the month of September, which is 22% higher than the previous year in September 2022 when it handled 3.58 lakh passengers.
Also, the airport handled almost 4,000 air traffic movement in September which is 19% higher than previous year’s September figures.
“It has repeatedly established the fact that LGBI Airport has a huge potential for growth. It is the most convenient and reliable mode of transportation from this region. The growth also indicates the emerging market in the Northeast region,” said Utpal Baruah, chief airport officer.
