New Delhi, 8th June, 2023:

The first flight operation from the newly inaugurated integrated Civil Enclave of Kanpur Airport started from 7th June, 2023.A-320 aircraft of Indigo airlines on Bengaluru- Kanpur- Bengaluru sector was the first flight to operate from the new building and was given water cannon salute.Another Indigo Flight on Mumbai- Kanpur-Mumbai sector reached Kanpur at 1514 hours with 125 passengers and take off 6 E5117 took place at 1548 hours with 184 passengers.

In order to provide enhanced civil aviation infrastructure, a new upgraded Civil Enclave at Kanpur Airport was inaugurated by the Civil Aviation Ministry on 26th May, 2023. The newly‐inaugurated Civil Enclave is equipped to handle 400 passengers during peak hour, as compared to 50 passengers earlier. The newly developed apron of the Civil Enclave is suitable for parking three A‐321/ B‐737 type of aircraft along with a new link Taxi Track of 713m X 23m. The new Terminal Building has eight check‐in counters, three conveyor belts (one in Departure and two in Arrival Hall) and offers a retail and F&B area of 850 sqm. Built in 6243 sqm. area ‐ 16 times bigger than the previous terminal building.