Archive · 1 Aug 2025
India's Top States with the Most Operational Airports
India is building more airports!
There are currently 162 airports where planes can take off and land.
Uttar Pradesh has the most, with 17 airports.
Maharashtra comes in second with 15 airports, and Gujarat is third with 13.
The government is working to make these airports even better, so more people can travel by plane.
India has 162 operational airports.
Uttar Pradesh leads with the most operational airports at 17.
Maharashtra has 15 operational airports, ranking second.
Gujarat has 13 operational airports.
The government is investing in world-class airport infrastructure.
- Who
- Murlidhar Mohol, Minister of State (MoS), Civil Aviation
- What
- Number of operational airports in India
- When
- As of a statement on July 31
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance regional air connectivity and make air travel more accessible.
- Operational Airports
- 162
- Uttar Pradesh Airports
- 17
- Maharashtra Airports
- 15
- Gujarat Airports
- 13
- Policy
- Greenfield Airports (GFA) Policy, 2008