List of 8 Domestic & International Airports in West Bengal

West Bengal is India's fourth most populous state and is located in the eastern part of the country. The state has good air connections to all major states and countries domestically and internationally, making communication easier.

Keep reading the article to understand more about the airports in West Bengal.

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List of all Airports in West Bengal

Name of the Airport & Location	Type
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata	International Airport
Bagdogra International Airport, Siliguri	Customs Airport
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Durgapur	Domestic Airport
Cooch Behar Airport, Cooch Behar	Domestic Airport
Behala Airport, Kolkata	Domestic Airport
Burnpur Airport, Asansol	Private Airport
Balurghat Airport, Balurghat	Public Airport (Under reconstruction)
Malda Airport, Malda	Public Airport (Under reconstruction)

List of International Airports in West Bengal

Go through the number of airports in West Bengal listed below for quick guidance.

Note: The services and other factors keep changing frequently. So, before you plan your trip, please verify all the information.

1. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata

It is an international airport located 14 km from Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal and is one of the oldest airports in India opened in 1924. The airport is a hub for the eastern and northeastern parts of India. It is spread over 1641 acres of land and is one of the two international airports in West Bengal.

Address: Jessore Rd, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700052
ICAO Code: VECC
IATA Code: CCU
Category: International Airport
Terminals: It has a single terminal for both domestic and international flights.
Services and Amenities Available:
- Medical and wheelchair assistance
- Retiring rooms and dormitories
- Shops and restaurants
- Pharmacy

List of Domestic Airports in West Bengal

2. Bagdogra International Airport, Siliguri

It is another international airport in West Bengal located in Bagdogra, 12 km south-west from the city centre. The airport received its international airport status in 2002. It is the second busiest airport in West Bengal and has international operations to Suvarnabhumi Airport of Bangkok, Thailand and Paro International Airport in Bhutan.

Address: M8PG+25X, Distt. Darjeeling Siliguri, Bagdogra, West Bengal 734421
ICAO Code: VEBD
IATA Code: IXB
Category: Customs Airport
Terminals: The airport has one terminal with two gates for both domestic and international flights. However, a new terminal is being constructed and scheduled to be completed by June 2025.
Services & Amenities Available
- Baggage services
- Food counters
- Snack bars
- Child care room

3. Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Durgapur

Located in Andal, Durgapur, it is a domestic airport serving the cities of Asansol and Durgapur. The airport gets its name from the famous Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and is the third busiest airport in West Bengal.

It was inaugurated on 19th September 2013 and is located 15 kilometres from Durgapur and 25 kilometres from Asansol. This airport operates flights to major cities in the country.

Address - Service Cluster Block Building, Block-Andal, Airport Approach Rd, Durgapur, West Bengal 713363

ICAO Code: VEDG
IATA Code: RDP
Category: Domestic Airport
Terminals: It has one terminal of about 5,750 square metres, which can handle 25 lakh people annually.
Services & Amenities Available
- Wheelchair and medical assistance
- Cab services
- Tea and snacks counter
- Cafes
- Airport lounge

4. Cooch Behar Airport, Cooch Behar

It is another addition to the list of airports in West Bengal. Located at Cooch Behar, the airport covers an area of 173 acres and has one designated runway. The airport is 6.2 kilometres from the city centre, with no active commercial flights.

However, the airport might receive its licence in 2024 to continue its daily flights to and from Kolkata.

Address: 8FH9+VWQ, Shankar Rd, Cooch Behar, West Bengal 736101
ICAO Code: VECO
IATA Code: COH
Category: Domestic Airport
Terminals: The airport has only one terminal, which can handle 100 passengers at one point.
Services & Amenities Available
- Food court
- Gift shop
- Child care rooms

5. Behala Airport, Kolkata

Built-in 1947, this airport is located at Behala in Kolkata, West Bengal. It is commonly known as Behala Flying Training Institute or Behala Flying Club and is located around 8 kilometres from the city centre. The airport currently has one runway of 3500 ft operational.

Address: G73V+JP2, Parnashree, Behala Flying Club Rd, Behala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700060
ICAO Code: VEBA
IATA Code: NA
Category: Domestic Airport
Terminals: NA
Services & Amenities Available
- Used as a flying school for training purposes out of all airports in West Bengal.

6. Burnpur Airport

Another addition to the list of West Bengal airports is Burnpur Airport located 8 km from Asansol. The IISCO Steel Plant of the Steel Authority of India owns the Burnpur Airport. It has one operational runway 9/27 and can handle small-size aircraft.

Address: JXJC+F5H, Burnpur, Asansol, West Bengal 713339
ICAO Code: VEBB
IATA Code: NA
Category: Private Airport
Terminals: NA
Services & Amenities Available: NA

List of Airports Under Reconstruction in West Bengal

7. Balurghat Airport

This airport is situated 6 kilometres away from Balurghat, West Bengal. The airport does not have any current operations. However, there are plans to start the operation of this airport soon. Following are some of the updates related to this airport:

The West Bengal government has allotted around ₹ 11 crores for the redevelopment of this airport.
They plan to extend the current runway and make it one of the other airports in North Bengal.
Address: 7Q7W+CP6, Balurghat, West Bengal 733103
ICAO Code: VEBG
IATA Code: RGH
Category: Public Airport
Terminals: It has one terminal. However, there are plans to renovate the airport.
Services & Amenities Available: NA

8. Malda Airport

Malda Airport is located around three kilometres from the city and is spread over 140 acres of land. This airport was built in 1962 to cater the cargo flights, but later it operated weekly flights to and from Balurghat and Kolkata. However, in 1989, the operations of this airport were withdrawn.

Address: 245F+CWC, Malda Domestic Airport Rd, Malda, West Bengal 732203
ICAO Code: VEMH
IATA Code: LDA
Category: Public Airport
Terminals: Currently, it has only one terminal. However, there are plans to renovate the airports and build new terminals.
Services & Amenities Available: NA

FAQs About the Airports in West Bengal

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Which is the largest airport in West Bengal?

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is the largest and most recognised airport in West Bengal. Furthermore, it is also the largest airport in eastern India and spreads over 2460 acres of land.

Which is the Greenfield Airport in West Bengal?

Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport or Durgapur Airport, is the first Greenfield Airport in India and the only one in West Bengal. Bengal Aerotropolis Pvt. Ltd. (BAPL) with technological assistance from Changi Airports International, Singapore has developed this airport.

What are the major airlines operating their flights from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport?

The following are some of the major airlines operating their flight services from Kolkata airport: Vistara Airlines, SpiceJet Airlines, Air India, IndiGo, Emirates Airline, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Go Airlines.