Jay Prakash Narayan Airport

Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (IATA: PAT, ICAO: VEPT) is an domestic airport serving Patna, the capital of Bihar, India. It is named after the independence activist and political leader, Jayprakash Narayan. It is the 15th busiest airport in India. To meet demand, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is working to expand and modernise airport infrastructure. The airport is currently undergoing an ambitious expansion project that includes a new two-level passenger terminal, which will be completed by May 2024.

Jay Prakash Narayan Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerAirports Authority of India
OperatorAirports Authority of India
ServesPatna, Bihar, India
Elevation AMSL52 m / 170 ft
Coordinates25°35′29″N 085°05′21″E
Map
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
07/25 2,072 6,798 Asphalt
Statistics (April 2022 - March 2023)
Passengers3,440,450 ( 8.2%)
Aircraft movements23,740 ( 9.5%)
Cargo tonnage9,165 ( 20.8%)
Source: AAI
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