Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Guwahati Airport Sees Passenger Growth in Q1 FY26
Guwahati Airport is doing great!
It served nearly 2 million passengers in the first few months of this year, which is a lot more than last year.
The airport is getting busier with more planes taking off and landing.
The airport's success is due to better services and upgrades.
A new terminal is set to open in November.
Guwahati airport saw 1.81 million passengers in Q1 FY26, a 15.37% increase.
Aircraft movements rose by 11.41% to 12,470 during the same period.
Domestic passenger numbers increased by 15.43%, while international passengers grew by 11%.
The busiest day saw 21,594 passengers on April 10th.
The new terminal is expected to open in November.
- Who
- Airport authorities.
- What
- Increased passenger and aircraft movement at Guwahati airport.
- When
- First quarter of FY2025-26; new terminal opening in November.
- Where
- Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) in Guwahati.
- Why
- Due to increased demand for air travel and improvements in airport services.
- Total Passengers (Q1 FY26)
- 1.81 million
- Passenger Growth (YoY)
- 15.37%
- Aircraft Movements (Q1 FY26)
- 12,470
- Aircraft Movement Growth (YoY)
- 11.41%
- Busiest Day Passengers
- 21,594 (April 10)
- Domestic Passenger Growth
- 15.43%
Sources
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