Overview
- Airport officials said Friday that commercial flights will begin on June 15, with IndiGo operating the inaugural service.
- Akasa Air and Air India Express are expected to start soon after, while final routes, slot timings and ticket sales dates are still being set.
- Security regulator BCAS approved the Aerodrome Security Programme this week after DGCA licensing in March and an interim Indian CEO appointment to meet nationality rules.
- The Allahabad High Court recently upheld land acquisition for expansion, removing a key legal obstacle to the rollout.
- Phase I launches with one 3,900‑metre runway and a terminal sized for about 12 million passengers a year, with more capacity planned in later phases.