Agartala (Tripura): It’s a renewed effort to revive the Kailashahar Airport in Tripura after 32 years of inactivity. But the question looms – Will revival of Kailashahar Airport in Tripura Take Flight. AAI’s recent inspection sparks hope for enhanced connectivity, economic growth, and tourism in North Tripura and Assam.
Airports Authority of India (AAI) has renewed effort to restore the long-abandoned Kailashahar Airport in Tripura is gaining traction, bringing fresh hope to locals after 32 years of inactivity.
Agartala, Tripura: Airports Authority of India has begun the process to revive Kailashahar Airport after 30 years. A high-level team inspected the site for feasibility and land issues pic.twitter.com/5Md2FooZgP
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A senior team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) conducted an in-depth survey of the Kailashahar airport site in the Unakoti district on Monday (May 26, 2025), signaling a major step toward its potential reopening. Kailashahar Airport in Tripura is one of the oldest airports in the State. It was built in 1950.
The AAI team’s visit has ignited excitement among residents of North Tripura and nearby Cachar district in Assam, who have long advocated for the airport’s revival.
The inspection team, headed by M. Rajkishore, AAI’s Northeast Regional Director, included prominent officials like Kailash Chander Meena, Director (IAP) of Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala, alongside Unakoti district’s Additional District Magistrate L. Darlong and Kailashahar’s Sub-Divisional Magistrate Pradip Sarkar.
The team evaluated the airport’s current infrastructure, visibility conditions, and land requirements to assess the feasibility of resuming flights.
Rajkishore, addressing the media post-inspection, expressed optimism about the project’s future.
“We’ve conducted a thorough initial assessment of the site. Our next steps involve collaborating with the Tripura government to finalize the scope of operations and services,”
“We’ve conducted a thorough initial assessment of the site. Our next steps involve collaborating with the Tripura government to finalize the scope of operations and services,” he said.
While no specific timeline was shared, the AAI’s proactive engagement has raised expectations for swift progress.
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The campaign to revive Kailashahar Airport has been a persistent demand, driven by both grassroots movements and political commitments. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in power at the state and national levels, promised to prioritize the airport’s restoration during its election campaign.
As discussions between the AAI and the Tripura government progress, stakeholders remain optimistic that Kailashahar Airport will soon reclaim its place as a vital hub in Northeast India’s aviation network. Further updates on the project’s timeline and operational plans are eagerly awaited.
