Jharkhand’s second airport in Deogarh is ready to begin operations

Good news for people in Jharkhand, as the Deogarh airport is now ready to operate domestic airlines. The city of Deogarh is known for its religious and spiritual significance, and is a popular tourist destination. The airport will start to operate flights after all formalities, such as technical NOC, and trials get completed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
The airport that is spread across an area of 650 acres, is inspired by the structure of the Baba Baidyanath Temple, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India.

This is the second airport in the state, after the one in Ranchi. Its terminal building is decorated by tribal art, handicrafts, and local sites. It has six check-in counters, and can handle a total of 200 passengers. The terminal has all types of modern facilities, including 24-hour medical assistance. It will be of much convenience to passengers from Dumka, Gonda, Banka, and the neighboring state of Bihar.
The Airport Director of Deogarh, Sandeep Kumar Dhingra, said, "Deoghar Airport is a domestic airport where Airbus A-320 & A-321 can land on a runway, which is 2,500 meter. Its width is 45 meter. It has four parking bases for A-320 & A-321. We have six check-in counters, a departure conveyor, and two arrival conveyor belts. X-rays, security equipment, and CCTVs have also been installed inside the terminal."

The Deogarh airport is also an environment friendly airport, as it has installed water harvesting systems, and solar energy.

The airport will serve as a great connector for doctors, and is expected to boost the economy of the place as well, besides boosting employment. Deogarh is also a popular tourist destination for Buddhism and Jainism.