The newly constructed terminal building at Pathankot Airport was inaugurated by Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Praful Patel today. Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Shri Virbhadra Singh, Minister of State for Industry, Shri Ashwani Kumar, and Member Parliament, Shri Vinod Khanna, were also present on the occasion.
The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has constructed a new terminal building and associated facilities at Pathankot to facilitate the states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh and cater to increased flow of tourists to Dalhousie and Dharamshala. This will be a milestone for socio-economic development of both the states.
The Pathankot Airport is a Civil Enclave and the new terminal building constructed by AAI is equipped with most modern passenger friendly facilities spread over in an area of 3850 sq. mtr. with peak hour passenger capacity of 300 passengers and aircraft apron for 3 AB-320 class of aircraft.
Air Deccan has commenced operations to and from Pathankot Airport to Delhi from today onwards.
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