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Khajuraho Airport Ranked Best Yet No Flights for Two Months
Khajuraho Airport in India was named the best airport in a big survey.
But after the award, no planes have flown in or out for two months.
The airport is fixing its runway and doing other technical work.
The airport director says the ranking was earned by hard work and that flights will start again soon.
Local people are upset because they want more flights to bring tourists and help businesses.
Khajuraho Airport was ranked India's best in the 2026 AAI survey.
No regular commercial flights have operated since July 2025.
Flights are suspended because of runway and technical works.
Airport director credits staff effort and promises flights will resume after repairs.
Local residents criticize the lack of connectivity and urge authorities to act.
- Who
- Khajuraho Airport staff, local residents, Airports Authority of India
- What
- Airport ranked best in India but has no regular commercial flights
- Where
- Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India
- When
- July and August 2025
- Why
- Ongoing runway and technical works
Key facts
- Airport
- Khajuraho Airport
- Ranking
- 1st in 2026 AAI survey
- Flight Status
- No regular flights (July‑August 2025)
- Reason
- Runway and technical works
- Authority
- Airports Authority of India
Quotes
Santosh Singh
Director of Khajuraho Airport
“the ranking reflected the hard work of the entire airport staff and the trust of passengers. He said the airport performed well on several parameters, including cleanliness, safety, passenger amenities and overall service standards.”
freepressjournal.in
“securing the No. 1 position for the second consecutive time was a matter of pride, but it was disappointing that no passenger aircraft had arrived at the airport for the last two months.”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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