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Sonpur International Airport: Direct US-Australia Flights, Surpassing Dubai-Sharjah, Eastern India's Aviation Hub
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Bihar to get direct flights to America, Australia; Sonpur Airport to be Eastern India's aviation hub
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News18
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22-02-2026, 10:18
Bihar to get direct flights to America, Australia; Sonpur Airport to be Eastern India's aviation hub
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Bihar government initiates construction of a new greenfield international airport in Sonpur near Patna.
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The airport aims to offer direct flights from Bihar to America, Australia, and European countries within four years.
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Central government targets Sonpur Airport to be Eastern India's largest aviation hub by 2030, surpassing Dubai and Sharjah in facilities.
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The project involves acquiring 4200 acres of land at an estimated cost of 1300 crore rupees, located 15 km from Patna.
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Designed to accommodate large Code-E aircraft, the airport will boost tourism, trade, and investment, creating jobs and regional development.
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