Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport decked up to mark its centenary today
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], December 21 (ANI): Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is decked up to mark 100 years of flight operations. The airport is set to celebrate its centenary today, the grand event will be inaugurated by Union Minister of Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu.
Director of Kolkata Airport, Pravat Ranjan Beuria said, "It is a matter of great pleasure that the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is going to celebrate 100 years of its operational excellence. Since 1924, there have been remarkable activities in this airport relating to flight operations. To memorialize these eventful years of Kolkata airport, the Airport Authority of India is taking all initiatives under the guidance of civil aviation. Union Minister of Civil Aviation will attend the celebrations tomorrow."He further said that it is a great inspiration for the next generation to peep through the eventful history of Kolkata Airport.
"People of Kolkata should celebrate with all commitment to improve further and to see the future beyond the present," he added.
Apart from this one photo gallery will be inaugurated today which show the journey of this historic airport. There is a budget-friendly cafe named UDAN Yatri Cafe which will also be launched at the NSCBI Airport, Kolkata as a pilot project supporting the transformative initiatives by MoCA and AAL with affordable pricing, ensuring that passengers have access to quality food at a cost-effective rate, enhancing their travel experience. A series of initiatives have also been planned including the release of a commemorative stamp and coin to honour the 100 years of Kolkata Airport along with the launch of a coffee table book showcasing India's cultural heritage reflected in modern airport architecture.
The landmark occasion will be attended by Murlidhar Mohol, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation; Prof Saugata Roy, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha); Vumlunmang Vualnam, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation; Vipin Kumar, Chairman, Airports Authority of India and other respected dignitaries, the Airport Authority of India stated in a release.
Spreading across an area of 1566.3 acres of land and a built-up area of 2,30,000 Sqm, NSCBI Airport is equipped to serve 26 million passengers annually and caters to around 49 domestic and 15 International destinations.
In the vibrant heart of Kolkata, where tradition meets innovation, stands the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBI Airport)--a gateway that has shaped India's aviation journey for a hundred years and is also an enduring symbol of resilience, progress, and connectivity.
Established in 1924 as Dum Dum Airport, Kolkata Airport pioneered Indian aviation by hosting the Bengal Flying Club (1929), becoming one of the first jet service hub (1964) and opening its first dedicated airline cargo terminal in 1975.
It was renamed as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in 1995 and its New Integrated Terminal which was inaugurated in 2013 blends heritage with innovation, cementing its status as the gateway to East and Northeast India.
The Airport also drives economic growth, supporting businesses through robust air-freight services including a state-of-the-art cargo terminal that connects eastern India into the world.
As AAI's Kolkata Airport celebrates 100 years of its service to the nation, it stands as a glittering monument to the city of joy. From its humble origins to its place among the world's great aviation hubs, Kolkata Airport has been a bridge between people, cultures, and nations. (ANI)