Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Civilian flights to start from Udhampur in 7 months
The government is starting civilian flights from Udhampur in the next 6-7 months using an interim terminal at the Air Force Station.
They are also working on building a full airport in about 3 years by acquiring more land.
This will make travel easier and help the economy in the Chenab region.
The Prime Minister and other officials are supporting this project to improve connectivity in remote areas.
The Udhampur Railway Station is also being upgraded, making it a major travel hub with air, rail, and road options.
Civilian flights to start from Udhampur in 6-7 months using an interim terminal at the Air Force Station.
Full-fledged airport to be developed in about 3 years with the acquisition of nearly 28 acres of land.
The initiative is part of the government's focus on inclusive and regional development in the Chenab region.
The project is supported by the Prime Minister and various government agencies, including the Indian Air Force and Airports Authority of India.
Enhanced air connectivity is expected to ease travel and boost socio-economic activity in the region.
- Who
- Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and various government agencies
- What
- Operationalizing civilian air services from Udhampur
- When
- Within the next 6-7 months for interim operations, full airport in about 3 years
- Where
- Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To enhance connectivity and socio-economic activity in the Chenab region
- Location
- Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir
- Timeline for interim terminal
- 6-7 months
- Timeline for full-fledged airport
- About 3 years
- Land acquisition
- Nearly 28 acres
- Key official
- Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister
- Supporting agencies
- Indian Air Force, Airports Authority of India
- Additional support
- Omar Abdullah led UT Government
- Benefiting districts
- Four districts in the Chenab region
