Is there an airport at Rourkela?

Rourkela Airport (IATA: RRK, ICAO: VERK) is a domestic airport located near Chhend Colony, 6 kilometres west of the steel city of Rourkela in the state of Odisha. The airport is mostly used by dignitaries visiting Rourkela, especially officials of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and other VIPs.

Is Rourkela airport open?

As the Ministry has assured to launch operations from March 2020, sources said the delay has stemmed from technical hurdles.

How many gates are there in Bhubaneswar airport?

Terminals. Biju Patnaik Airport serves as one of the major civil aviation hubs in Eastern India. The airport boasts two active scheduled passenger terminals i.e. Terminals 1 and 2 for domestic and international passengers respectively.

How can I go to Rourkela?

The most convenient way of travelling to Rourkela is by train, as it is connected to most parts of the country by super fast trains. It does not have its own airport and the nearest airport is located in Ranchi, 250 km away. If you wish to travel by road, you can get to Rourkela from Bhubaneshwar.

What is the full form of BBI airport?

Bhubaneswar Airport, known as Biju Patnaik Airport, is the primary airport in the state of Orissa. The airport got its name from the former Chief Minister of Orissa, Biju Patnaik, who was a famous aviator as well as a freedom fighter.

Which is the nearest city from Rourkela?

Major cities near Rourkela, India

• 134 km to Ranchi, India.
• 150 km to Jamshedpur, India.
• 207 km to Bokaro, India.
• 225 km to Korba, India.
• 227 km to Cuttack, India.
• 236 km to Bhubaneswar, India.
• 239 km to Dhanbad, India.
• 254 km to Kharagpur, India.

When Jharsuguda Airport will start?

Jharsuguda Airport