Formerly known as Orissa, Odisha is located in the eastern part of India and is the 8th largest state in the country. The rich history, stunning architecture, vibrant music and art, and unique dance forms attract hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and tourists every year.

People of Odisha planning to visit other states across the country or overseas can access the existing airports in Odisha. Continue reading this article to get a better insight into these airports.

The airports in Odisha improve systems and connectivity with the rest of India and the world. One of India's busiest airports, Bhubaneswar International Airport, is located here. The following is the list of domestic and international airports in Odisha with detailed information about them:

Note: The services and other factors change from time to time. Thus, verify all the information before planning your trip.

1. Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar

The Biju Patnaik International Airport, located around 6 kilometres from the capital city Bhubaneswar, is the only international airport in this state named in honour of famed freedom fighter Biju Patnaik. It was opened in 1960.

Due to its rapid infrastructural development, the Biju Patnaik International Airport ranks as the 17th busiest airport in India. It uses airlines like IndiGo, Alliance Air and others to offer flights.

• Address: Airport Rd, Aerodrome Area, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751020
• ICAO Code: VEBS
• IATA Code: BBI
• Category: International Airport
• Terminals: This airport has two terminals, out of which T1 is used for domestic purposes and can house more than 4 million people. Besides, the terminal (T2) supports international flights.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Restaurants and duty-free shops
  • Baby Care service
  • Free medical facility
  • Cafes
  • Spa and lounges

2. Jharsuguda Airport (Veer Surendra Sai Airport), Jharsuguda

Located in the western part of Odisha, the Jharsuguda Airport is located about 9 kilometres away from the city of Jharsuguda. The airport was inaugurated on 22nd September 2018.

After being abandoned for a long time, the State Government and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) passed a development project to make this airport active again. It uses airlines like Alliance Air and SpiceJet for offering the flights.

• Address: SH 10, Durlaga, Odisha, 768204
• ICAO Code: VEJH
• IATA Code: JRG
• Category: Domestic Airport
• Terminals: The airport has one passenger terminal that deals with domestic flights.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Waiting rooms
  • Restaurants and cafes
  • Wi-Fi facilities
  • Spas

3. Rourkela Airport, Rourkela

During the 1950s, the Rourkela Airport was built by the Tata Iron and Steel Company to carry its officials between Rourkela and Jamshedpur. The airport lies just 5 kilometres away from the city of Rourkela. From 2012, this airport was opened for commoners to travel from Rourkela to Kolkata and Bhubaneswar. It offers flights using Alliance Air.

• Address: 7R38+CJ6, Rourkela Airport, Rourkela, Odisha 769001
• ICAO Code: VERK
• IATA Code: RRK
• Category: Domestic Airport
• Terminals: The airport has one domestic terminal constructed over almost 6000 square feet, with a modular design.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Vehicle parking area, snacks bar, restaurants and cafes
  • Meet-and-greet service, an arrival hall, an aviation lounge, and a baggage pick-up area
  • Wi-Fi facility
  • Free trolley services
  • Duty-free shopping centres
  • Medical shops

4. Jeypore Airport, Jeypore

Another noteworthy domestic airport of Odisha is the Jeypore Airport which lies 3 kilometres northwest of Jeypore town. Formerly, this airport was used by Vayudoot Airlines in the 1980s to operate Bhubaneswar-bound flights via Visakhapatnam regularly.

The state government passed an order to adjoin more acres of land for its further development. It is offering commercial flights through IndiaOne Air from 2022.

• Address: VHJ3+G4C, Bankobija, Odisha 764002
• ICAO Code: VEJP
• IATA Code: PYB
• Category: Domestic Airport
• Terminals: The airport has only one terminal that provides domestic flights
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Wheelchair facilities
  • Eateries
  • Medical shops

5. Utkela Airstrip, Utkela

Owned and administered by the Government of Odisha, the Utkela Airport is situated around 2 kilometres from Utkela. This airport was constructed in 1962 as a regional airport. Down the line, this airfield will support regular flights to Raipur and Bhubaneswar.

• Location: Airstrip Road, Utkela, Odisha 766011
• ICAO Code: VEUK
• IATA Code: None
• Category: Domestic Airport
• Terminals: There is only one airport terminal that provides domestic airline services.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Car parking area
  • Medical facilities
  • Disability assistance
  • Meal options
  • ATMs

6. Savitri Jindal Airport, Angul

Savitri Jindal is a major private airfield that lies about 16 kilometres away from the city of Angul and is administered by Jindal Steel and Power under the DGCA licence. The airport is involved in operating commercial scheduled planes to the notable cities of Bhubaneswar, Rourkela Jeypore, and Jharsuguda.

• Address: W26P+46X, Niranjanpur, Odisha 759130
• ICAO Code: VEAL
• IATA Code: IN-0073
• Category: Private Airport
• Terminals: The airport only has one runway that carries out private airline services.
• Services & Amenities Available
  • Medical facilities
  • Airport lounge.

7. Charbatia Air Base, Cuttack

It is a military airbase of the Aviation Research Centre (ARC) that lies 12 kilometres north of Cuttack. The British established this airfield during the 2nd World War, and it was abandoned after that. In the year 2011, the Indian Government declared that the 2000-acre air base would be developed into an Indian Air Force station.

• Address: Cuttack, Odisha, India
• ICAO Code: VE62
• IATA Code: ARC
• Category: Army Airport
• Terminals: NA
• Services & Amenities Available
  • ATMs
  • Gymnasium
  • Playgrounds
  • Swimming pool

8. Sri Jagannath International Airport, Puri

• In January 2021, CM Naveen Patnaik planned to establish an international airport in Puri, the Sri Jagannath International Airport.
• This airport will need approximately 1164 acres of land, including 221.48 acres of private and 68 acres of forest land.

Besides, the Government of Odisha plans to establish greenfield airstrips in five locations to enhance intra-state and inter-state public aviation services. These five airfields are set to commence in the industrial regions of:

• Dhamara
• Rayagada
• Paradip
• Angul
• Kalinganagar