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{{Short description|International airport serving Pune, India}}
{{Short description|Airport serving Pune, Maharashtra, India}}
{{other uses}}
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{{More citations needed|date=September 2021}}
{{More citations needed|date=January 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2025}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}}
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{{Infobox airport
{{Infobox airport
| name                = Pune Airport
| name                = Pune Airport
| image              = Departure_Lounge_Pune_Airport_India.jpg
| image              =  
| image-width        = 250
| image-width        = 200
| image2              =  2025-01-23-00 00 2025-01-23-23 59 Sentinel-2 L2A True color.jpg
| caption2            = New Terminal and satellite image of the airport
| IATA                = PNQ
| IATA                = PNQ
| ICAO                = VAPO
| ICAO                = VAPO
| type                = Public / Military
| type                = Public/Military
| owner              = [[Indian Air Force]]
| owner              = [[Indian Air Force]]
| operator            = [[Airports Authority of India]]
| operator            = [[Airports Authority of India]]
| city-served        = [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]]
| city-served        = [[Pune Metropolitan Region]]
| location            = [[Lohagaon]]
| location            = [[Lohegaon]], [[Pune]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| hub                = [[IndiGo]]
| opened              = {{start date and age|1939|||df=y|p=n|br=n}}
| elevation-f        = 1,942
| elevation-f        = 1,942
| elevation-m        = 592
| elevation-m        = 592
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| r1-length-f        = 8,329
| r1-length-f        = 8,329
| r1-length-m        = 2,539
| r1-length-m        = 2,539
| r1-surface          = [[Asphalt]]
| r1-surface          = [[Asphalt concrete|Asphalt]]
| metric-rwy          = y
| metric-rwy          = y
| stat1-header        = Passenger movements
| stat1-header        = Passengers
| stat1-data          = 37,13,491 ({{increase}} 73.7%)
| stat1-data          = 10,457,694 ({{increase}} 9.8%)
| stat-year          = April 2021 - March 2022
| stat-year          = April 2024 - March 2025
| footnotes          = Source: [[Airport Authority of India|AAI]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Annexure III - Passenger Data|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k22Annex3.pdf|website=www.aai.aero|access-date=7 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Annexure II - Aircraft Movement Data|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k22Annex2.pdf|website=www.aai.aero|access-date=7 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Annexure IV - Freight Movement Data|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k22Annex4.pdf|website=www.aai.aero|access-date=7 July 2022}}</ref>
| footnotes          = Source: [[Airports Authority of India|AAI]]<ref name="AAI3">{{cite web|title=Annexure III – Passenger Data|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k25Annex3.pdf|website=aai.aero|access-date=26 April 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Annexure II – Aircraft Movement Data|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k25Annex2.pdf|website=aai.aero|access-date=26 April 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Annexure IV – Freight Movement Data|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k25Annex4.pdf|website=aai.aero|access-date=26 April 2025}}</ref>
| stat2-header        = Aircraft movements
| stat2-header        = Aircraft movements
| stat2-data          = 30,821 ({{increase}} 55.4%)
| stat2-data          = 68,830 ({{increase}} 7.5%)
| stat3-header        = Cargo tonnage
| stat3-header        = Cargo tonnage
| stat3-data          = 28,702 ({{increase}} 8.6%)|
| stat3-data          = 42,293 ({{increase}} 11.8%)
}}
}}


'''Pune Airport''' {{Airport codes|PNQ|VAPO}} is a [[customs airport]] located approximately {{convert|10|km|mi|abbr=on}} northeast of the historic centre of [[Pune]] in the state of [[Maharashtra]], India. The airport is a [[civil enclave]] operated by the [[Airports Authority of India]] at the western side of [[Lohagaon]] Air Force Station of the [[Indian Air Force]]. The airport serves both domestic and international flights. In financial year 2020, the airport handled 8.09 million passengers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/589115/indian-airports-passenger-traffic/|title=Leading airports across India in financial year 2020, by number of passengers handled(in millions)|website=statista|access-date=27 January 2021}}</ref> The airport is awarded as 'Best Airport by Hygiene Measures' in [[Asia-Pacific]] in 2020 by [[Airports Council International]].<ref>http://aci.aero/customer-experience-asq/asq-awards-and-recognition/asq-awards/current-winner-2020/best-hygiene-measures/ {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
'''Pune Airport''' {{Airport codes|PNQ|VAPO}} is a [[customs airport]]{{efn|name=Customs|Airport with customs checking and clearance facility, and handles predominantly domestic traffic. A very limited number of international flights are allowed to operate from the airport.}} and an [[Indian Air Force]] (IAF) base (called '''Lohagaon Air Force Station)''' serving the city of [[Pune]] and [[Pimpri Chinchwad]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. It is located at [[Lohagaon]], approximately {{cvt|11|km}}  northeast of the historic centre of Pune. The airport is a [[civil enclave]] operated by the [[Airports Authority of India]] at the western side of Lohagaon Air Force Station. A name change has been proposed for the airport to '''Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Airport''', which has been approved by the State Government.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maharashtra-govt-approves-renaming-of-pune-airport-to-jagadguru-sant-tukaram-maharaj-airport/articleshow/113601777.cms|title=Maharashtra govt approves renaming of Pune airport to 'Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj' airport|work=The Times of India|access-date=23 September 2024}}</ref>
 
The airport is the [[List of the busiest airports in India|ninth-busiest airport by passenger traffic]] in India. The airport serves both domestic and international flights. In financial year 2024-25, the airport handled over 10.4 million passengers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.statista.com/statistics/589115/indian-airports-passenger-traffic/|title=Leading airports across India in financial year 2020, by number of passengers handled(in millions)|website=statista|access-date=27 January 2021}}</ref><ref name="AAI3" />


==Overview==
==Overview==
Pune Airport has a 2,540 m long runway oriented 10/28. A former secondary runway is now used as a taxiway by the [[Indian Air Force|IAF]]. A 2200m x 23m parallel taxiway was constructed by [[Airports Authority of India|AAI]] to facilitate civil operation on the southern side of runway 10/28. The airfield is equipped with night landing facilities as well as navigational facilities like [[DVOR]]/[[Distance Measuring Equipment|DME]] and an [[Non-Directional Beacon|NDB]].<ref name="AAI website">{{citation |title=AAI website |url=http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/pune_technicalinfo.jsp |date=1 November 2011 |access-date=1 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208205537/http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/pune_technicalinfo.jsp |archive-date=8 February 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> As Pune's Air Traffic Control is operated by the IAF,<ref name="AAI website"/> there is often friction between the AAI and the IAF over flight schedules and night landings. There is currently a basic working relationship between the two parties; they have agreed to allow night landings of civilian flights for the time being, though this is not a long-term solution.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}
Pune Airport has a {{Convert|2540|m|abbr=on}} long runway oriented 10/28. A former secondary runway is now used as a taxiway by the [[Indian Air Force|IAF]]. A {{Convert|2200 x 23|m|abbr=on}} parallel taxiway was constructed by [[Airports Authority of India|AAI]] to facilitate civil operation on the southern side of runway 10/28. The airfield is equipped with night landing facilities as well as navigational facilities like [[DVOR]]/[[Distance Measuring Equipment|DME]] and an [[Non-Directional Beacon|NDB]].<ref name="AAI website">{{citation |title=AAI website |url=http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/pune_technicalinfo.jsp |date=1 November 2011 |access-date=1 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208205537/http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/pune_technicalinfo.jsp |archive-date=8 February 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> As Pune's air traffic control is operated by the IAF,<ref name="AAI website"/> there is often friction between the AAI and the IAF over flight schedules and night landings. There is currently a basic working relationship between the two parties; they have agreed to allow night landings of civilian flights for the time being, though this is not a long-term solution.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}
 
In 2025, Pune Airport was ranked first among Indian airports in the Airports Council International–Airport Service Quality (ACI‑ASQ) survey in the category for airports handling 5–15 million passengers, with a score of 4.96 out of 5 in the third and fourth quarters.<ref>{{cite news |last=Express News Service |title=Pune airport bags top rank in Q3, Q4 of ACI‑ASQ survey 2025 |newspaper=Indian Express |date=28 January 2026 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/pune-airport-bags-top-rank-in-q3-q4-of-aci-asq-survey-2025-10499862/ |accessdate=10 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Joy Sengupta |title=Pune airport secures first spot in 2 quarters among 16 Indian flight hubs in ACI‑ASQ survey 2025 |newspaper=Times of India |date=28 January 2026 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/pune-airport-secures-first-spot-in-2-quarters-among-16-indian-flight-hubs-in-aci-asq-survey-2025/articleshow/127647981.cms |accessdate=10 February 2026}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The airfield was established in 1939 as [[RAF]] Poona to provide air security to the city of Bombay (now [[Mumbai]]). The base was home to [[World War II]] squadrons of [[de Havilland Mosquito]] and [[Vickers Wellington]] bombers and [[Supermarine Spitfire]] fighter aircraft.<ref>{{cite news |title=Lohegaon airbase celebrates Indian Air Force's 80th anniversary |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-03/pune/34238121_1_frontline-fighter-aircraft-iaf-base-air-base |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130629132957/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-03/pune/34238121_1_frontline-fighter-aircraft-iaf-base-air-base |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=3 October 2012|access-date=28 May 2013}}</ref> In May 1947, the [[Royal Indian Air Force]] took charge of the airfield.<ref>{{cite web|title=Back To India|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/1950s/Ratnagar02.html|publisher=Bharat Rakshak|access-date=28 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120802193406/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/1950s/Ratnagar02.html|archive-date=2 August 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> The airport was declared as a [[customs airport]] in January 1997 for the export of specified goods. With effect from 12 December 2005, the airport was certified as a customs airport for the clearance of passengers and baggage.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pune Customs website |url=http://www.punecustoms.nic.in/aboutus.htm |access-date=1 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171119183536/http://www.punecustoms.nic.in/aboutus.htm |archive-date=19 November 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> International flights to [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai]] and [[Changi Airport|Singapore]] commenced by [[Indian (airline)|Indian (Previously Indian Airlines)]] in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2005/dec/12pune.htm|title=Pune airport accorded international status|access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref> These flights however were  not cancelled later. In 2004–05, the airport handled about 165 passengers a day or around 60,000 passengers. It increased to 250 passengers a day in 2005–06. There was a sharp rise in 2006–07 when the number reached 4,309 passengers a day (1,500,000 a year) and more than 2.8 million passengers a year in 2010– 2011 (about 8,000 passengers a day).<ref name=IE>{{cite news|title=Passenger traffic at Pune airport takes a big leap |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/passenger-traffic-at-pune-airport-takes-a-big-leap/859721/0 |work=[[Indian Express]] |date= 14 October 2011|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref> The airport was ranked third best in the category of 5-15 million passengers by Airport Service Quality.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-03-08|title=Pune Airport ranked third best in the category of 5-15 million passengers|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/pune-airport-ranked-third-best-in-the-category-of-5-15-million-passengers/story-5tJhfrYuUHdNJ1keUXoF0O.html|access-date=2021-03-31|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
The airfield was established in 1939 as [[RAF]] Poona to provide air security to the city of Mumbai. The base was home to [[World War II]] squadrons of [[de Havilland Mosquito]] and [[Vickers Wellington]] bombers and [[Supermarine Spitfire]] fighter aircraft.<ref>{{cite news |title=Lohegaon airbase celebrates Indian Air Force's 80th anniversary |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Lohegaon-airbase-celebrates-Indian-Air-Forces-80th-anniversary/articleshow/16647412.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130629132957/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-03/pune/34238121_1_frontline-fighter-aircraft-iaf-base-air-base |url-status=live |archive-date=29 June 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=3 October 2012|access-date=28 May 2013}}</ref> In May 1947, the [[Royal Indian Air Force]] took charge of the airfield.<ref>{{cite web|title=Back To India|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/1950s/Ratnagar02.html|publisher=Bharat Rakshak|access-date=28 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120802193406/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/1950s/Ratnagar02.html|archive-date=2 August 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 
[[Air India]] commenced a route to Dubai, the airport's first international flight, in December 2005. [[Indian Airlines]] began service to Singapore the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2005/dec/12pune.htm|title=Pune airport accorded international status|access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref> In 2004–05, the airport handled about 165 passengers a day or around 60,000 passengers annually. It increased to 250 passengers a day in 2005–06. There was a sharp rise in 2006–07 when the number reached 4,309 passengers a day (1,500,000 a year) and more than 2.8 million passengers a year in 2010–2011 (about 8,000 passengers a day).<ref name=IE>{{cite news|title=Passenger traffic at Pune airport takes a big leap |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/passenger-traffic-at-pune-airport-takes-a-big-leap/859721/0 |work=[[Indian Express]] |date= 14 October 2011|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref>
 
In July 2008, [[Lufthansa]]'s inaugural flight from Frankfurt arrived in Pune, linking the airport with Europe for the first time. The direct service was operated by [[PrivatAir]] and catered to the many automotive, biotechnology and other companies that had operations in the city.<ref>{{cite news | title=Lufthansa commences Pune-Frankfurt direct service | work=United News of India | date=2008-07-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=2 Casualties Don't Deter All-Business-Class Rivalry | work=The New York Times | date=2008-04-29 | id={{ProQuest|2222262186}}}}</ref> PrivatAir flew the route with a long-range version of an Airbus A319 that only had business-class seats; the Pune airport's short runway meant that Lufthansa could not use a larger jet with an economy-class cabin.<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/aviation/200804218950.htm | title=Lufthansa introduces non-stop service between Pune-Frankfurt | publisher=Lufthansa | date=2008-04-21 | accessdate=27 August 2023 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080504121949/http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/aviation/200804218950.htm | archivedate=2008-05-04}}</ref><ref name="ie708">{{cite news | url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/lufthansa-s-first--all-business--flight/330629/ | title=Lufthansa's first 'all business' flight | work=The Indian Express | date=2008-07-02 | accessdate=27 August 2023 | author=Kelkar, Siddharth}}</ref> PrivatAir also had to reduce the seating capacity so that the aircraft could carry enough fuel for the long-haul flight.<ref name="ie708" />
 
A {{INR}} 100 crore airport modernisation plan was launched in preparation for the [[Commonwealth Youth Games]] hosted by Pune. In August 2008, AAI completed the construction of two new terminal extensions for international passenger departures and arrivals, measuring nearly {{cvt|12,000|sqm}} on either side of the {{cvt|6,500|sqm}} old main terminal building, which was inadequate for the increase in passengers and flight operations. The terminal extensions have helped ease the peak-time pressure of air passengers. Facilities developed on the air side include a new parallel taxi track and an apron expanded to accommodate eight [[Airbus A320]] or [[Boeing 737]] aircraft.<ref name="ti1011">{{cite news|title=Pune airport braces for swanky look AAI to spend Rs 20 cr |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Pune-airport-braces-for-swanky-look-AAI-to-spend-Rs-20-cr/articleshow/10407261.cms |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104015821/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-19/pune/30297378_1_terminal-building-lohegaon-airport-airport-security |url-status=live |archive-date=4 January 2013 |date= 19 October 2011|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref> In 2010, Lufthansa introduced economy class on the Frankfurt route; due to the [[Great Recession|recession]], companies preferred to book economy-class tickets for their employees.<ref>{{cite news | title=Lufthansa to offer economy class on Pune-Frankfurt flight | work=The Hindu BusinessLine | date=2010-01-07}}</ref>  


A {{INR}} 100 crore airport modernisation plan was launched in preparation for the [[Commonwealth Youth Games]] hosted by Pune. In August 2008, AAI completed construction of two new terminal extensions for international passenger departures and arrivals, measuring nearly {{cvt|12,000|sqm}} on either side of the {{cvt|6,500|sqm}} old main terminal building, which was inadequate for the increase in passengers and flight operations. The terminal extensions have helped ease peak-time pressure of air passengers. Facilities developed on the air side include a new parallel taxi track and an apron expanded to accommodate eight [[Airbus A320]] or [[Boeing 737]] aircraft. Two [[aerobridges]] were also commissioned in 2011. New conveyor belts and passenger facilities including a modern spa were also commissioned.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pune airport braces for swanky look AAI to spend Rs 20 cr |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-19/pune/30297378_1_terminal-building-lohegaon-airport-airport-security |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130104015821/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-19/pune/30297378_1_terminal-building-lohegaon-airport-airport-security |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 January 2013 |date= 19 October 2011|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref>
Two [[aerobridge]]s were commissioned in 2011. New conveyor belts and passenger facilities including a modern spa were also commissioned.<ref name="ti1011" /> An [[instrument landing system]] (ILS) has been proposed to ensure smooth takeoffs and landings even in deteriorated weather conditions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian Air Force projects MAFI, GAGAN to benefit Pune airport |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/indian-air-force-projects-mafi-gagan-to-benefit-pune-airport/778566/0|work=[[Indian Express]] |date= 20 April 2011|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref> All the offices of the AAI and the Central Industrial Security Force will move to the new administrative block, creating more space in the terminal building. The building will also house a VIP lounge with independent access to the airport terminal building. The airport power sub-station near the entrance gate will also be shifted to the new building freeing up more space for developing passenger amenities.<ref name="TOI">{{citation |title=TOI|url=http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Gallery.aspx?id=23_03_2015_003_005&type=A&eid=31814 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402140443/http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Gallery.aspx?id=23_03_2015_003_005&type=A&eid=31814 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 April 2015 |date= 23 March 2015|access-date=23 March 2015}}</ref>  


The [[Airports Authority of India]] has invested {{INR}} 40&nbsp;crore in 2018 for a brand new second terminal, which will be integrated into the existing one in order to ease air traffic. Construction began in late 2018 and will be completed by January 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Joy Sengupta|date=Jan 23, 2022|title=Maharashtra: New terminal building of Pune airport to be operational from January 2023 {{!}} Pune News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/maharashtra-new-terminal-building-of-pune-airport-to-be-operational-from-january-2023/articleshow/89079888.cms|access-date=2022-01-24|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
Lufthansa stopped flying to Frankfurt in June 2018, as it had suspended its [[wet-lease|wet-lease arrangement]] with PrivatAir.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/lufthansa-grounds-flight-to-frankfurt-till-october/articleshow/65095484.cms | title=Lufthansa grounds flight to Frankfurt till October | work=The Times of India | date=2018-07-22 | accessdate=27 August 2023 | author=Sengupta, Joy}}</ref> Five months later, Lufthansa resumed the link using its own plane. The flights made a technical stop [[Heydar Aliyev International Airport|in Baku]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/280692/lufthansa-adjusts-pune-service-in-w18/ | title=Lufthansa adjusts Pune service in W18 | work=Routesonline | date=2018-09-26 | accessdate=27 August 2023 | author=Liu, Jim | archivedate=2018-09-26 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926180419/https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/280692/lufthansa-adjusts-pune-service-in-w18/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/german-firms-businessmen-rue-lufthansa-flight-suspension/articleshow/70369836.cms | title=German firms & businessmen rue Lufthansa flight suspension | work=The Times of India | date=2019-07-25 | accessdate=27 August 2023 | author=Sengupta, Joy}}</ref>
Afterward, the carrier reached a new agreement with PrivatAir whereby the latter would take over the route in February 2019. PrivatAir went bankrupt in December 2018, however. As a result, the last Lufthansa flight departed Pune in January 2019.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/lufthansa-to-suspend-flight-to-frankfurt-from-feb-1/articleshow/67152618.cms | title=Lufthansa to suspend flight to Frankfurt from Feb 1 | work=The Times of India | date=2018-12-19 | accessdate=27 August 2023 | author=Sengupta, Joy}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/flight-to-frankfurt-hits-air-pocket/articleshow/66993557.cms | title=Flight to Frankfurt hits air pocket | work=The Times of India | date=2018-12-08 | accessdate=27 August 2023 | author=Sengupta, Joy}}</ref>  


All the offices of the AAI and the Central Industrial Security Force will move to the new administrative block, creating more space in the terminal building. The building will also house a VIP lounge with independent access to the airport terminal building. The airport power sub-station near the entrance gate will also be shifted to the new building this freeing up more space for developing passenger amenities.<ref name="TOI">{{citation |title=TOI|url=http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Gallery.aspx?id=23_03_2015_003_005&type=A&eid=31814 |date= 23 March 2015|access-date=23 March 2015}}</ref>
The [[Airports Authority of India]] has invested {{INR}} 40&nbsp;crore in 2018 for a brand new second terminal, which will be integrated into the existing one in order to ease air traffic. Construction began in late 2018 and was completed in March 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Jigar Hindocha|date=27 February 2023|title=Maharashtra: 75% work of new terminal building of Pune airport completed {{!}} Pune News - Hindustan Times|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/75-work-of-new-terminal-building-of-pune-airport-completed-101677445244567.html|access-date=2023-02-27|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> It was inaugurated by [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] on 10 March 2024, and was opened on 14 July 2024.<ref name="modi1">{{cite news|title=PM Modi inaugurates Pune airport’s new terminal built at Rs 423 crore|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/pm-modi-inaugurates-pune-airports-new-terminal-built-at-rs-423-crore-9207071/|website=The Indian Express|date=11 March 2024|access-date=15 July 2024|language=en}}</ref>


An [[Instrument Landing System]] (ILS) has been proposed to ensure smooth takeoffs and landings even in deteriorated weather conditions.<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian Air Force projects MAFI, GAGAN to benefit Pune airport |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/indian-air-force-projects-mafi-gagan-to-benefit-pune-airport/778566/0|work=[[Indian Express]] |date= 20 April 2011|access-date=1 February 2012}}</ref>
The airport has planned to begin international flights to European countries in mid-2026, with direct routes from Pune to Netherlands and Germany.<ref>https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/now-pune-to-be-connected-with-germany-and-netherlands-flights-soon-massive-new-upgrade-to-the-airport-runway/#google_vignette></ref>


==Airlines and destinations==
==Airlines and destinations ==
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|{{nowrap|[[AirAsia India]]}}| [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bangalore]], [[Biju Patnaik Airport|Bhubaneswar]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Jaipur International Airport|Jaipur]], [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]]|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Direct flights from Pune - AirAsia India |url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/PNQ?from=PNQ&airlines=I5&state=1 |access-date=2022-07-21 |website=www.flightsfrom.com |language=en}}</ref>
|[[Air India]]| [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]] | <ref name="merg1">{{cite web | url=https://www.airvistara.com/in/en/vistara-airindia-merger | title=Vistara Air India Merger }}</ref>
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|{{nowrap|[[Air India Express]]}}| [[Zayed International Airport|Abu Dhabi]],<ref>{{cite news| url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2025/11/08/air-india-express-adds-2-new-flights-to-this-city/|title=Air India Express expands from Bangalore to Nagpur}}</ref> [[Suvarnabhumi Airport|Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Air India Express Reschedules Pune-Bangkok Flights to December 21|url=https://urbanacres.in/air-india-express-reschedules-pune-bangkok-flights-to-december-21/|website=Urban Acres|date=5 December 2024|access-date=12 December 2024|language=en}}</ref> [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bengaluru]], [[Biju Patnaik Airport|Bhubaneswar]], [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport|Indore]],<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.mypunepulse.com/good-news-for-indore-goa-and-indore-pune-flyers-new-flights-to-start-in-march/|title=New flights from Pune to Indore}}</ref> [[Jaipur International Airport|Jaipur]], [[Cochin International Airport|Kochi]], [[Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport|Lucknow]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/airasia-india-to-commence-lucknow-pune-service-in-may-2023-1197184|title=AirAsia India to commence Lucknow-Pune service in May-2023|work=CAPA|accessdate=19 April 2023}}</ref> [[Mangalore International Airport|Mangaluru]]<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.mangalorean.com/air-india-express-announces-new-flights-to-delhi-pune-singapore/#google_vignette|title=Air India Express Mangalore expansion}}</ref>|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Direct flights from Pune - AirAsia India |url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/PNQ?from=PNQ&airlines=I5&state=1 |access-date=2022-07-21 |website=www.flightsfrom.com |language=en}}</ref>
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|[[Akasa Air]]| [[Ahmedabad Airport|Ahmedabad]], [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bengaluru]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Manohar International Airport|Goa–Mopa]],  [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]]|<ref>{{cite web|title=Akasa Air Flight Network|url=https://www.akasaair.com/fly-with-akasa/our-network|website=Akasa Air|access-date=1 May 2024}}</ref>
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|[[Air India]]|[[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport|Ahmedabad]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Air India launches first direct flight between Ahmedabad & Pune|url=https://www.punekarnews.in/air-india-launches-first-direct-flight-between-ahmedabad-pune/|website=www.punekarnews.in|access-date=15 August 2022}}</ref> [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]]|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Direct flights from Pune - Air India|url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/PNQ?from=PNQ&airlines=AI&state=1 |access-date=2022-07-21 |website=www.flightsfrom.com |language=en}}</ref>
|[[Alliance Air (India)|Alliance Air]]| [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]]|
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|[[Akasa Air]]| [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bangalore]] |<ref>{{cite web|title=Akasa Air Flight Network|url=https://www.akasaair.com/fly-with-akasa/flight-schedule|website=Akasa Air|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref>
|[[Fly91]]| [[Manohar International Airport|Goa–Mopa]], [[Jalgaon Airport|Jalgaon]], [[Sindhudurg Airport|Sindhudurg]]|<ref>{{cite news|title=Regional airline FLY91 adds Pune as its seventh destination|url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/regional-airline-fly91-adds-pune-as-its-seventh-destination/article68215925.ece|work=The Hindu|date=25 May 2024|access-date=26 May 2024|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Flight Schedule|url=https://fly91.in/resources/flight-schedule.pdf|website=Fly91|access-date=25 August 2024}}</ref>
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|[[Alliance Air (India)|Alliance Air]]|[[Belgaum Airport|Belgaum]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Nashik Airport|Nashik]]|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Direct flights from Pune - Alliance Air |url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/PNQ?from=PNQ&airlines=9I&state=1 |access-date=2022-07-21 |website=www.flightsfrom.com |language=en}}</ref>
|[[IndiGo]]|[[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport|Ahmedabad]], [[Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport|Amritsar]], [[Suvarnabhumi Airport|Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi]] (ends 29 March 2026),<ref>{{cite web
|[[Go First (airline)|Go First]]|[[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport|Ahmedabad]], [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bangalore]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]], [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport|Nagpur]], [[Surat Airport|Surat]]|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Direct flights from Pune - GoFirst |url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/PNQ?from=PNQ&airlines=G8&state=1 |access-date=2022-07-21 |website=www.flightsfrom.com |language=en}}</ref>
| title = IndiGo Suspends Pune–Bangkok Flights for Summer, Leaves Air India Express as Sole Direct Operator
| url = https://www.mypunepulse.com/indigo-suspends-pune-bangkok-flights-for-summer-leaves-air-india-express-as-sole-direct-operator/
| website = My Pune Pulse
| publisher = My Pune Pulse
| date = February 23, 2026
| accessdate = February 24, 2026
}}</ref> [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bengaluru]], [[Bhopal Airport|Bhopal]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.traveltrendstoday.in/indigo-starts-daily-flights-between-pune-bhopal/|title=Pune-Bhopal flights}}</ref> [[Chandigarh Airport|Chandigarh]], [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]], [[Coimbatore International Airport|Coimbatore]], [[Dehradun Airport|Dehradun]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai–International]],<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/indigo-expands-international-network-with-new-pune-dubai-daily-flights/|title=Pune-Dubai flights}}</ref> [[Dabolim Airport|Goa–Dabolim]], [[Manohar International Airport|Goa–Mopa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=IndiGo's largest ever new station launch at New Goa International Airport|url=https://www.goindigo.in/press-releases/indigo-largest-ever-new-station-launch-at-new-goa-international-airport.html|work=IndiGo|date=9 December 2022|access-date=10 December 2022|language=en}}</ref> [[Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport|Guwahati]], [[Hubli Airport|Hubli]],<ref>{{cite news|title=IndiGo to start Hubballi Pune direct flight from February 5|url=https://hubballidharwadinfra.com/indigo-to-start-hubballi-pune-direct-flight-from-february-4/|work=Hubballi Infra|date=10 January 2023|access-date=16 January 2023|language=en|archive-date=24 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324162536/https://hubballidharwadinfra.com/indigo-to-start-hubballi-pune-direct-flight-from-february-4/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport|Indore]], [[Jaipur International Airport|Jaipur]], [[Jodhpur Airport|Jodhpur]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Pall|first=Samreen|title=Pune Airport: Indigo Starts Six New Flights; Check Routes, Fare and More|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/travel/news/pune-airport-indigo-starts-six-new-flights-check-routes-fare-and-more/ar-AA1curVa?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds&PC=EMMX01|work=News18|date=13 June 2023|access-date=13 June 2023|language=en}}</ref> [[Cochin International Airport|Kochi]], [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]], [[Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport|Lucknow]], [[Mangalore International Airport|Mangaluru]], [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport|Nagpur]], [[Jay Prakash Narayan Airport|Patna]], [[Swami Vivekananda Airport|Raipur]], [[Rajkot International  Airport|Rajkot]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Mondal|first=Anish|title=Gujarat: Rajkot International Airport starts functioning, IndiGo to operate all its services from here – Details inside| url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-gujarat-rajkot-international-airport-starts-functioning-indigo-to-operate-all-its-services-from-here-details-inside-3238365/|work=The Financial Express|date=10 September 2023|access-date=10 September 2023|language=en}}</ref> [[Birsa Munda  Airport|Ranchi]], [[Surat Airport|Surat]], [[Thiruvananthapuram International Airport|Thiruvananthapuram]],<ref>{{cite news| url=https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2024/10/24/indigo-postpones-pune-bangkok-flight/|title=Pune domestic expansion}}</ref> [[Vadodara Airport|Vadodara]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Good news folks! Vadodara is going to connect directly with the Queen of the Deccan, starting 3 July|url=https://twitter.com/aaivdoairport/status/1672461697179844610|work=[[Vadodara Airport]]|date=24 June 2023|access-date=24 June 2023|language=en}}</ref> [[Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport|Varanasi]]<ref>{{cite web| url=https://twitter.com/ArenaJet/status/1752992516855804004|title=IndiGo to launch Pune-Varanasi flight from February 11|work=JetArena|accessdate=1 February 2024}}</ref>|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Direct flights from Pune - IndiGo |url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/PNQ?from=PNQ&airlines=6E&state=1 |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=www.flightsfrom.com |language=en}}</ref>
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|[[IndiGo]]|[[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport|Ahmedabad]], [[Allahabad Airport|Allahabad]], [[Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport|Amritsar]], [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bangalore]], [[Biju Patnaik Airport|Bhubaneswar]], [[Chandigarh Airport|Chandigarh]], [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]], [[Coimbatore International Airport|Coimbatore]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Dabolim Airport|Goa–Dabolim]], [[Mopa Airport|Goa–Mopa]] (begins 6 January 2023),<ref>{{cite news|title=IndiGo’s largest ever new station launch at New Goa International Airport|url=https://www.goindigo.in/press-releases/indigo-largest-ever-new-station-launch-at-new-goa-international-airport.html|work=IndiGo|date=9 December 2022|access-date=10 December 2022|language=en}}</ref> [[Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport|Guwahati]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport|Indore]], [[Jaipur International Airport|Jaipur]], [[Cochin International Airport|Kochi]], [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]], [[Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport|Lucknow]], [[Mangalore International Airport|Mangalore]], [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport|Nagpur]], [[Jay Prakash Narayan Airport|Patna]], [[Swami Vivekananda Airport|Raipur]], [[Ranchi Airport|Ranchi]], [[Trivandrum International Airport|Thiruvananthapuram]],<ref>{{cite news|title=New flight to Pune from Oct. 1|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/new-flight-to-pune-from-oct-1/article65923548.ece/amp/|work=The Hindu|date=22 September 2022|access-date=29 September 2022|language=en}}</ref> [[Visakhapatnam Airport|Visakhapatnam]] |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Direct flights from Pune - IndiGo |url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/PNQ?from=PNQ&airlines=6E&state=1 |access-date=2022-07-21 |website=www.flightsfrom.com |language=en}}</ref>
|[[SpiceJet]] | [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport|Ahmedabad]],<ref>{{cite news| url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/spicejet-adds-8-new-flights-from-jaipur-to-varanasi-ahmedabad-as-part-of-its-winter-plan/articleshow/115004051.cms?from=mdr|title=Spicejet domestic expansion}}</ref> [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]],<ref>{{cite news| url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/spicejet-adds-24-new-flights-connecting-more-cities-for-travellers-this-summer/articleshow/119524105.cms?from=mdr|title=Spicejet domestic expansion}}</ref> [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai–International]], [[Manohar International Airport|Goa–Mopa]], [[Jaipur International Airport|Jaipur]], [[Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport|Varanasi]]<ref>{{cite news| url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/spicejet-adds-24-new-flights-connecting-more-cities-for-travellers-this-summer/articleshow/119524105.cms?from=mdr|title=Spicejet domestic expansion}}</ref>|
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|[[SpiceJet]]|[[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport|Ahmedabad]], [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bangalore]], [[Suvarnabhumi Airport|Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Jyotiraditya Scindia Inaugurates Direct Flight Between Pune and Bangkok|url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/auto/jyotiraditya-scindia-inaugurates-direct-flight-between-pune-and-bangkok-6373873.html|work=News 18|date=13 November 2022|access-date=14 November 2022|language=en}}</ref> [[Bhavnagar Airport|Bhavnagar]], [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai–International]], [[Dabolim Airport|Goa–Dabolim]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Jabalpur Airport|Jabalpur]], [[Jaipur International Airport|Jaipur]], [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]], [[Jay Prakash Narayan Airport|Patna]], [[Tirupati Airport|Tirupati]]|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Direct flights from Pune - SpiceJet |url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/PNQ?from=PNQ&airlines=SG&state=1 |access-date=2022-07-21 |website=www.flightsfrom.com |language=en}}</ref>
|[[Star Air (India)|Star Air]]| [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Kishangarh Airport|Kishangarh]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Bengrut|first=Dheeraj|title=New air service from Pune to Kishangarh|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/new-air-service-from-pune-to-kishangarh-101698598314731.html|work=Hindustan Times|date=29 October 2023|access-date=18 November 2023|language=en}}</ref> [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport|Nagpur]], [[Nanded Airport|Nanded]]|
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|[[Vistara]]|[[Kempegowda International Airport|Bangalore]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Changi Airport|Singapore]]<ref>{{cite news|author1=Sengupta, Joy|title=Vistara starts Pune-Singapore direct flight|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/city/pune/vistara-starts-pune-singapore-direct-flight/amp_articleshow/95933237.cms|work=The Times of India|date=2 December 2022|access-date=2 December 2022|language=en}}</ref>|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Direct flights from Pune - Vistara |url=https://www.flightsfrom.com/PNQ?from=PNQ&airlines=UK&state=1 |access-date=2022-07-21 |website=www.flightsfrom.com |language=en}}</ref>
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== Statistics ==
== Statistics ==
{{Airport-Statistics|iata=PNQ}}
{{Bar chart
| title      = Annual passengers
| label_type  = Year
| data_type  = Passengers
| bar_width  = 50
| width_units = em
| data_max    = 11000000
| label1  = 2015-16
| data1    = 5,417,167
| label2  = 2016-17
| data2    = 6,787,391
| label3  = 2017-18
| data3    = 8,164,840
| label4  = 2018-19
| data4    = 9,070,917
| label5  = 2019-20
| data5    = 8,085,607
| label6  = 2020-21
| data6    = 2,137,859
| label7  = 2021-22
| data7    = 3,713,491
| label8  = 2022-23
| data8    = 8,007,160
| label9  = 2023-24
| data9    = 9,525,484
| label10  = 2024-25
| data10  = 10,457,694
}}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:right; width:400px"
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|-
! style="width:100px"|Financial year !! style="width:100px"| Passengers !! style="width:100px"| Change from previous year !! style="width:100px"| Aircraft operations !! style="width:100px"| Cargo tonnage<ref>Total cargo (Freight, Express, & Mail).</ref>
|-
!2024-25
|10,457,694 || {{increase}}{{0}}9.8% || 68,830 || 42,293
|-
!2023-24
|9,525,484 || {{increase}}{{0}}19.0% || 64,039 || 37,841
|-
!2022-23
|8,007,160 || {{increase}}{{0}}115.6% || 59,451 || 39,369
|-
!2021-22
|3,713,491 || {{increase}}{{0}}73.7% || N/A || N/A
|-
!2020-21
|2,137,859|| {{decrease}}{{0}}73.6% || 19,831 || N/A
|-
!2019-20
|8,085,607 || {{decrease}}{{0}}10.9% || 54,261 || N/A
|-
!2018-19
|9,070,917 || {{increase}}{{0}}11.1% || 59,888 || N/A
|-
!2017-18
|8,164,840|| {{increase}}{{0}}20.6% || 56,021 || 41,566
|-
!2016-17
|6,787,391|| {{increase}}{{0}}25.3% || 46,932 || 35,312
|-
!2015-16
|5,417,167 || {{increase}}{{0}}29.3% ||40,726|| 31,766
|}
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%"
|+ '''Busiest domestic routes from PNQ (2023–24)''' <ref>{{Cite web |title=Home {{!}} Directorate General of Civil Aviation {{!}} Government of India |url=https://www.dgca.gov.in/digigov-portal/?page=jsp/dgca/InventoryList/dataReports/aviationDataStatistics/airTransport/domestic/yearly/28/Normal/TABLE%205.01%20(INDIAN%20CITY-WISE%20PASSENGER%20TRAFFIC).pdf&mainundefined|access-date=28 March 2025 |website=www.dgca.gov.in}}</ref>
|-
! Rank
! Airport
! Carriers
!Departing passengers
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 1
| [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]]
| [[Air India]], [[Air India Express]], [[Akasa Air]], [[IndiGo]], [[SpiceJet]]
|1,403,897
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 2
| [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bengaluru, Karnataka]]
| [[Air India]], [[Air India Express]], [[Akasa Air]], [[IndiGo]]
|894,245
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 3
| [[Chennai International Airport|Chennai, Tamil Nadu]]
| [[Air India Express]], [[IndiGo]], [[SpiceJet]]
|299,804
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 4
| [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad, Telangana]]
| [[Air India Express]], [[IndiGo]], [[Star Air (India)|Star Air]]
|290,259
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 5
| [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport|Ahmedabad, Gujarat]]
| [[Akasa Air]], [[IndiGo]], [[SpiceJet]]
|240,558
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 6
| [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport|Nagpur, Maharashtra]]
| [[IndiGo]], [[Star Air (India)|Star Air]]
|206,997
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 7
| [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata, West Bengal]]
| [[Akasa Air]], [[IndiGo]]
|175,814
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 8
| [[Jaipur International Airport|Jaipur, Rajasthan]]
| [[Air India Express]], [[IndiGo]], [[SpiceJet]]
|132,716
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 9
| [[Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport|Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh]]
| [[Air India Express]], [[IndiGo]]
|111,469
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | 10
| [[Biju Patnaik Airport|Bhubaneswar, Odisha]]
| [[Air India Express]]
|76,790
|}
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%"
|+ '''Busiest international routes from PNQ (2023–24) <ref>{{cite web|title=Home {{!}} Directorate General of Civil Aviation {{!}} Government of India|url=https://www.dgca.gov.in/digigov-portal/?page=jsp/dgca/InventoryList/dataReports/aviationDataStatistics/airTransport/domestic/yearly/28/Normal/7.06%20(INTERNATIONAL%20OPERATIONS).pdf&mainundefined|access-date=3 July 2024}}</ref>'''
|-
! Rank
! Airport
! Carriers
! Departing passengers
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 1
| {{flagicon|UAE}} [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai, United Arab Emirates]]
| [[SpiceJet]]
|60,267
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 2
| {{flagicon|SIN}} [[Changi Airport|Singapore]]
| [[Air India]]
|30,737
|}


==Future==
==Future==
[[File:Entrance Pune airport 2025.jpg|thumb|Enrance of new terminal]]
[[File:Pune Airport 06.jpg|thumb|Aircraft at Pune Airport]]
[[File:Pune Airport 06.jpg|thumb|Aircraft at Pune Airport]]
[[File:Aerial View Of Pune From Airplane Window.jpg|thumb|Aerial View of Pune from Airplane Window]]


===Cargo terminal===
===Cargo terminal===
There is a proposal of creating an international cargo facility from this airport. This project will enable foreign cargo operators to operate in the airport. The airport was declared as [[customs airport]] on 17 January 1997, primarily for exporting perishable agricultural products. This project will also help to attract of foreign airlines to operate to the airport. The 600 sq.m. terminal will be located adjacent to the new adjacent second terminal.<ref>[http://www.sakaaltimes.com/20110331/5403133051666636423.htm Lohegaon airport to have int’l cargo centre]</ref>
There is a proposal to create an international cargo facility from this airport. This project will enable foreign cargo operators to operate in the airport. The airport was declared as [[customs airport]] on 17 January 1997, primarily for exporting perishable agricultural products. This project will also help to attract foreign airlines to operate at the airport. The 600 sq.m. terminal will be located adjacent to the new second terminal.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20130202135139/http://www.sakaaltimes.com/20110331/5403133051666636423.htm Lohegaon airport to have int’l cargo centre]}}</ref>


===Airport expansion===
===Airport expansion===


A second terminal is under construction on the eastern side of the current airport terminal. It will be twice the size of the current terminal. It will have 5 [[aerobridges]] and advanced technologies with duty-free shops and food courts. It was estimated to be completed by the end of 2020, but due to the ongoing [[COVID-19 pandemic]], which caused lockdowns and curfews, it resulted in lack of labour and caused several delays in work. In September 2021, construction work resumed. As of November 2022, the new terminal is 75% completed, and is expected to be completed by May 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pune airport to get new terminal building by May: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/pune/pune-airport-to-get-new-terminal-building-by-may-civil-aviation-minister-jyotiraditya-scindia-article-95781158/amp|work=Times Now|date=26 November 2022|access-date=30 November 2022|language=en}}</ref>
A second terminal has been built on the eastern side of the current airport terminal. It covers an area of about {{cvt|52000|sqm}}, which is twice the size of the current terminal and has a capacity of serving over 9 million passengers annually. It has five [[Jet bridge|aerobridges]] and several advanced technologies, facilities and amenities, five baggage carousels, 34 counters, 25 self-check-in counters, duty-free shops, retail stores, food courts, waiting areas, lounges, restrooms, and many others. The terminal has a unique design showcasing the culture and heritage of [[Maharashtra]], such as the depictions of traditional folklore, art like [[Warli]] and a bronze statue of [[Shivaji|Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj]] in front of the terminal.<ref>{{cite news|last=Naaz|first=Fareha|title=Pune airport’s new terminal to be functional from today: All you need to know|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/pune-airport-s-new-terminal-to-be-functional-from-today-all-you-need-to-know-11720925526337.html|work=Mint|date=14 July 2024|access-date=15 July 2024|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Sengupta|first=Joy|title=Pune airport’s new terminal opens amid excitement & apprehension|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/city-airports-new-terminal-opens-amid-excitement-apprehension/articleshow/111740122.cms|website=The Times of India|date=15 July 2024|access-date=15 July 2024|language=en}}</ref> It was estimated to be completed by the end of 2020, but due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], which caused lockdowns and curfews, lack of labour caused several delays in work.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sengupta|first=Joy|title=Pune airport's new terminal work delayed|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/pune-airports-new-terminal-work-delayed/articleshow/77179009.cms|work=The Times of India|date=26 July 2020|access-date=15 July 2024|language=en}}</ref> In September 2021, construction work resumed.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pune Airport, Shut For Runway Repair, Resumes Operations After 14 Days|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pune-airport-shut-for-runway-repair-resumes-operations-after-14-days-2593469|work=NDTV|date=30 October 2021|access-date=15 July 2024|language=en}}</ref> In November 2022, it was 75% completed, and was expected to be completed by May 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pune airport to get new terminal building by May: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/pune/pune-airport-to-get-new-terminal-building-by-may-civil-aviation-minister-jyotiraditya-scindia-article-95781158/amp|work=Times Now|date=26 November 2022|access-date=30 November 2022|language=en}}</ref> It was finished and inaugurated by [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]] on 10 March 2024 via [[video conferencing]].<ref name="modi1"/> However, the opening of the terminal got delayed due to longstanding processes of receiving permission to operationalise and shortage of [[Central Industrial Security Force]] (CISF) personnel at the airport for security.<ref>{{cite news|last=Raj|first=Neha|title=Delayed Departure: Pune Airport's New Terminal Faces Operational Setback|url=https://pune.news/city/pune/delayed-departure-pune-airports-new-terminal-faces-operational-setback-167402/|website=Pune News|date=13 April 2024|access-date=15 July 2024|language=en}}</ref> These issues were solved and the terminal was opened for regular operations on 14 July 2024, with the first flights operated by [[Air India]] and [[Air India Express]] to [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]] and [[Biju Patnaik Airport|Bhubaneswar]].<ref>{{cite news|title=New terminal building of Pune Airport becomes operational 4 months after inauguration|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/pune-airport-new-terminal-building-becomes-operational-9453434/|website=The Indian Express|date=14 July 2024|access-date=15 July 2024|language=en}}</ref>


===Proposal for a new international airport===
===Proposal for a new international airport===
{{main|New Pune Airport}}{{More citations needed section|date=September 2021}}
{{main|New Pune Airport}}
 
{{More citations needed section|date=September 2021}}
Due to the limited expansion options available, the airport will not be able to cope with the growing demand for air traffic into Pune. Hence, a [[greenfield project|greenfield]] airport for the Pune metropolitan region has been proposed. The [[Government of Maharashtra]] has entrusted the responsibility to [[Maharashtra Airport Development Company]] (MADC) for executing the Pune International Airport project.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/new-airport-for-pune/158444/|title=New airport for Pune|author=Our Corporate Bureau|newspaper=Business Standard India |date=10 August 2004|access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref> Probable sites for this project had earlier included areas around [[Talegaon Dabhade]] and [[Saswad]] near Pune. An area between [[Chakan, Maharashtra|Chakan]] and [[Rajgurunagar]], around the villages of Chandus and [[Shiroli]] was under consideration.
Due to the limited expansion options available, the airport will not be able to cope with the growing demand for air traffic into Pune. Hence, a [[greenfield project|greenfield]] airport for the Pune metropolitan region has been proposed. The [[Government of Maharashtra]] has entrusted the responsibility to [[Maharashtra Airport Development Company]] (MADC) for executing the Pune International Airport project.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/new-airport-for-pune/158444/|title=New airport for Pune|author=Our Corporate Bureau|newspaper=Business Standard India |date=10 August 2004|access-date=14 August 2015}}</ref> Probable sites for this project had earlier included areas around [[Talegaon Dabhade]] and [[Saswad]] near Pune. An area between [[Chakan, Maharashtra|Chakan]] and [[Rajgurunagar]], around the villages of Chandus and [[Shiroli]] was under consideration.


However, due to land acquisition issues, a new site has been proposed. The [[greenfield airport]] will be located near the villages of Ambodi, Sonori, Kumbharvalan, Ekhatpur-Munjawadi, Khanwadi, Pargaon Memane, Rajewadi, Aamble, Tekwadi, Vanpuri, Udachiwadi, and Singapur near [[Saswad]] and [[Jejuri]] in [[Purandar taluka]] of [[Pune District]] in the Indian state of [[Maharashtra]].<ref name="ST">{{cite news |title=State wants more land for project |url=http://www.sakaaltimes.com/20111224/4873248869740471293.htm |work=[[Sakaal Times]] |date=24 December 2011|access-date=29 August 2012}}</ref> The proposed airport in Purandar will be spread over 2,400 hectares. This airport will also boost trade from Pune and neighbouring districts as it will have its own dedicated cargo terminal. MADC requested proposals from consultants to conduct techno-economic feasibility studies, assist in obtaining the required statutory approvals and provide project management services.
However, due to land acquisition issues, a new site has been proposed. This site is not very distant from the city but is near to the city limits. The [[greenfield airport]] will be located near the villages of Ambodi, Sonori, Kumbharvalan, Ekhatpur-Munjawadi, Khanwadi, Pargaon Memane, Rajewadi, Aamble, Tekwadi, Vanpuri, Udachiwadi, and Singapur near [[Saswad]] and [[Jejuri]] in [[Purandar taluka]] of [[Pune District]] in the Indian state of [[Maharashtra]].<ref name="ST">{{cite news |title=State wants more land for project |url=http://www.sakaaltimes.com/20111224/4873248869740471293.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201171858/http://www.sakaaltimes.com/20111224/4873248869740471293.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-date=1 February 2013 |work=[[Sakaal Times]] |date=24 December 2011|access-date=29 August 2012}}</ref> The proposed airport in Purandar will be spread over 2,832 hectares. This airport will also boost trade from Pune and neighbouring districts as it will have its own dedicated cargo terminal. MADC requested proposals from consultants to conduct techno-economic feasibility studies, assist in obtaining the required statutory approvals and provide project management services.


In August 2020, [[Deputy Chief Minister|deputy chief minister]] [[Ajit Pawar]] told the Pune district administration to check the feasibility of developing the new Pune International Airport at an alternative site proposed by Purandar MLA Sanjay Jagtap. The MLA had proposed land acquisition at Pandeshwar, Rise, and Pise villages, instead of the seven villages in Purandar taluka which have opposed land acquisition since the project was announced in October 2016. Total land acquisition cost is expected to be ₹ 4000 crore for the existing site. If the new site gets approved, land acquisition cost is likely to reduce.
In August 2020, [[Deputy Chief Minister]] [[Ajit Pawar]] told the Pune district administration to check the feasibility of developing the new Pune International Airport at an alternative site proposed by Purandar MLA Sanjay Jagtap. The MLA had proposed land acquisition at Pandeshwar, Rise, and Pise villages, instead of the seven villages in Purandar taluka which have opposed land acquisition since the project was announced in October 2016. Total land acquisition cost is expected to be ₹ 4000 crore for the existing site. If the new site gets approved, land acquisition costs are likely to be reduced.{{fact|date=August 2025}}


Senior officials of the Maharashtra Airport Development Company Limited (MADC) have said that shifting the site of the Purandar Airport will lead to delay of more than two years in getting fresh approvals, and carrying out surveys of the new site.
Senior officials of the Maharashtra Airport Development Company Limited (MADC) have said that shifting the site of the Purandar Airport will lead to a delay of more than two years in getting fresh approvals and carrying out surveys of the new site.{{fact|date=August 2025}}


==Access==
==Access==
Pre-paid [[taxicab]] and [[auto rickshaw]] services to and from airport are available. [[Coach (vehicle)|Coach]] services to various key locations in Pune and private car rental services are also available. [[Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited|PMPML]] also operates airport shuttle to and fro from the city.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}
 
* [[Pune Metro]] operates to [[Ramwadi Metro Station]] which is around 3 km from the terminal building.
* [[PMPML]], which is Pune's public transport bus provider, operates feeder services connecting the terminal to [[Ramwadi Metro Station]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jedhe |first=Eeshwari |date=2024-09-14 |title=Pune Metro and PMPML launch Feeder Bus Service to Lohegaon Airport |url=https://punemirror.com/pune/civic/pune-metro-and-pmpml-launch-feeder-bus-service-to-lohegaon-airport/cid1726321265.htm |access-date=2025-07-02 |website=punemirror.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Pre-paid [[taxicab]] and [[auto rickshaw]] services to and from the airport are available. [[Coach (vehicle)|Coach]] services to various key locations in Pune and private car rental services are available. [[Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited|PMPML]] also operates an airport shuttle to and from the city.{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Airports in India]]
* [[Airports in India]]
* [[List of busiest airports in India by passenger traffic]]
* [[List of busiest airports in India by passenger traffic]]
==Notes==
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==References==
==References==
===Citations===
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For other uses, see Pune Airport (disambiguation).

Pune Airport
New Terminal and satellite image of the airport
Summary
Airport typePublic/Military
OwnerIndian Air Force
OperatorAirports Authority of India
ServesPune Metropolitan Region
LocationLohegaon, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Opened1939; 87 years ago (1939)
Elevation AMSL592 m / 1,942 ft
Coordinates18°34′56″N 073°55′11″E / 18.58222°N 73.91972°E / 18.58222; 73.91972
Map
PNQ is located in Maharashtra
PNQ
PNQ
PNQ is located in India
PNQ
PNQ
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
10/28 2,539 8,329 Asphalt
Statistics (April 2024 - March 2025)
Passengers10,457,694 (Increase 9.8%)
Aircraft movements68,830 (Increase 7.5%)
Cargo tonnage42,293 (Increase 11.8%)
Source: AAI[1][2][3]

Pune Airport (IATA: PNQ, ICAO: VAPO) is a customs airport[lower-alpha 1] and an Indian Air Force (IAF) base (called Lohagaon Air Force Station) serving the city of Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra, India. It is located at Lohagaon, approximately 11 km (6.8 mi) northeast of the historic centre of Pune. The airport is a civil enclave operated by the Airports Authority of India at the western side of Lohagaon Air Force Station. A name change has been proposed for the airport to Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Airport, which has been approved by the State Government.[4]

The airport is the ninth-busiest airport by passenger traffic in India. The airport serves both domestic and international flights. In financial year 2024-25, the airport handled over 10.4 million passengers.[5][1]

Overview[edit | edit source]

Pune Airport has a 2,540 m (8,330 ft) long runway oriented 10/28. A former secondary runway is now used as a taxiway by the IAF. A 2,200 m × 23 m (7,218 ft × 75 ft) parallel taxiway was constructed by AAI to facilitate civil operation on the southern side of runway 10/28. The airfield is equipped with night landing facilities as well as navigational facilities like DVOR/DME and an NDB.[6] As Pune's air traffic control is operated by the IAF,[6] there is often friction between the AAI and the IAF over flight schedules and night landings. There is currently a basic working relationship between the two parties; they have agreed to allow night landings of civilian flights for the time being, though this is not a long-term solution.[citation needed]

In 2025, Pune Airport was ranked first among Indian airports in the Airports Council International–Airport Service Quality (ACI‑ASQ) survey in the category for airports handling 5–15 million passengers, with a score of 4.96 out of 5 in the third and fourth quarters.[7][8]

History[edit | edit source]

The airfield was established in 1939 as RAF Poona to provide air security to the city of Mumbai. The base was home to World War II squadrons of de Havilland Mosquito and Vickers Wellington bombers and Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft.[9] In May 1947, the Royal Indian Air Force took charge of the airfield.[10]

Air India commenced a route to Dubai, the airport's first international flight, in December 2005. Indian Airlines began service to Singapore the following day.[11] In 2004–05, the airport handled about 165 passengers a day or around 60,000 passengers annually. It increased to 250 passengers a day in 2005–06. There was a sharp rise in 2006–07 when the number reached 4,309 passengers a day (1,500,000 a year) and more than 2.8 million passengers a year in 2010–2011 (about 8,000 passengers a day).[12]

In July 2008, Lufthansa's inaugural flight from Frankfurt arrived in Pune, linking the airport with Europe for the first time. The direct service was operated by PrivatAir and catered to the many automotive, biotechnology and other companies that had operations in the city.[13][14] PrivatAir flew the route with a long-range version of an Airbus A319 that only had business-class seats; the Pune airport's short runway meant that Lufthansa could not use a larger jet with an economy-class cabin.[15][16] PrivatAir also had to reduce the seating capacity so that the aircraft could carry enough fuel for the long-haul flight.[16]

A ₹ 100 crore airport modernisation plan was launched in preparation for the Commonwealth Youth Games hosted by Pune. In August 2008, AAI completed the construction of two new terminal extensions for international passenger departures and arrivals, measuring nearly 12,000 m2 (130,000 sq ft) on either side of the 6,500 m2 (70,000 sq ft) old main terminal building, which was inadequate for the increase in passengers and flight operations. The terminal extensions have helped ease the peak-time pressure of air passengers. Facilities developed on the air side include a new parallel taxi track and an apron expanded to accommodate eight Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 aircraft.[17] In 2010, Lufthansa introduced economy class on the Frankfurt route; due to the recession, companies preferred to book economy-class tickets for their employees.[18]

Two aerobridges were commissioned in 2011. New conveyor belts and passenger facilities including a modern spa were also commissioned.[17] An instrument landing system (ILS) has been proposed to ensure smooth takeoffs and landings even in deteriorated weather conditions.[19] All the offices of the AAI and the Central Industrial Security Force will move to the new administrative block, creating more space in the terminal building. The building will also house a VIP lounge with independent access to the airport terminal building. The airport power sub-station near the entrance gate will also be shifted to the new building freeing up more space for developing passenger amenities.[20]

Lufthansa stopped flying to Frankfurt in June 2018, as it had suspended its wet-lease arrangement with PrivatAir.[21] Five months later, Lufthansa resumed the link using its own plane. The flights made a technical stop in Baku.[22][23] Afterward, the carrier reached a new agreement with PrivatAir whereby the latter would take over the route in February 2019. PrivatAir went bankrupt in December 2018, however. As a result, the last Lufthansa flight departed Pune in January 2019.[24][25]

The Airports Authority of India has invested ₹ 40 crore in 2018 for a brand new second terminal, which will be integrated into the existing one in order to ease air traffic. Construction began in late 2018 and was completed in March 2024.[26] It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 March 2024, and was opened on 14 July 2024.[27]

The airport has planned to begin international flights to European countries in mid-2026, with direct routes from Pune to Netherlands and Germany.[28]

Airlines and destinations[edit | edit source]

AirlinesDestinationsRefs.
Air India Delhi [29]
Air India Express Abu Dhabi,[30] Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi,[31] Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore,[32] Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow,[33] Mangaluru[34][35]
Akasa Air Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Goa–Mopa, Kolkata[36]
Alliance Air Hyderabad
Fly91 Goa–Mopa, Jalgaon, Sindhudurg[37][38]
IndiGoAhmedabad, Amritsar, Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi (ends 29 March 2026),[39] Bengaluru, Bhopal,[40] Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Dubai–International,[41] Goa–Dabolim, Goa–Mopa,[42] Guwahati, Hubli,[43] Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jodhpur,[44] Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Nagpur, Patna, Raipur, Rajkot,[45] Ranchi, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram,[46] Vadodara,[47] Varanasi[48][49]
SpiceJet Ahmedabad,[50] Chennai,[51] Delhi, Dubai–International, Goa–Mopa, Jaipur, Varanasi[52]
Star Air Hyderabad, Kishangarh,[53] Nagpur, Nanded

Statistics[edit | edit source]

Annual passengers
Year Passengers
2015-16
5,417,167
2016-17
6,787,391
2017-18
8,164,840
2018-19
9,070,917
2019-20
8,085,607
2020-21
2,137,859
2021-22
3,713,491
2022-23
8,007,160
2023-24
9,525,484
2024-25
10,457,694
Traffic by financial year
Financial year Passengers Change from previous year Aircraft operations Cargo tonnage[54]
2024-25 10,457,694 Increase09.8% 68,830 42,293
2023-24 9,525,484 Increase019.0% 64,039 37,841
2022-23 8,007,160 Increase0115.6% 59,451 39,369
2021-22 3,713,491 Increase073.7% N/A N/A
2020-21 2,137,859 Decrease073.6% 19,831 N/A
2019-20 8,085,607 Decrease010.9% 54,261 N/A
2018-19 9,070,917 Increase011.1% 59,888 N/A
2017-18 8,164,840 Increase020.6% 56,021 41,566
2016-17 6,787,391 Increase025.3% 46,932 35,312
2015-16 5,417,167 Increase029.3% 40,726 31,766
Busiest domestic routes from PNQ (2023–24) [55]
Rank Airport Carriers Departing passengers
1 Delhi Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo, SpiceJet 1,403,897
2 Bengaluru, Karnataka Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo 894,245
3 Chennai, Tamil Nadu Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet 299,804
4 Hyderabad, Telangana Air India Express, IndiGo, Star Air 290,259
5 Ahmedabad, Gujarat Akasa Air, IndiGo, SpiceJet 240,558
6 Nagpur, Maharashtra IndiGo, Star Air 206,997
7 Kolkata, West Bengal Akasa Air, IndiGo 175,814
8 Jaipur, Rajasthan Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet 132,716
9 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Air India Express, IndiGo 111,469
10 Bhubaneswar, Odisha Air India Express 76,790
Busiest international routes from PNQ (2023–24) [56]
Rank Airport Carriers Departing passengers
1 United Arab Emirates Dubai, United Arab Emirates SpiceJet 60,267
2 Singapore Singapore Air India 30,737

Future[edit | edit source]

Enrance of new terminal
Aircraft at Pune Airport
Aerial View of Pune from Airplane Window

Cargo terminal[edit | edit source]

There is a proposal to create an international cargo facility from this airport. This project will enable foreign cargo operators to operate in the airport. The airport was declared as customs airport on 17 January 1997, primarily for exporting perishable agricultural products. This project will also help to attract foreign airlines to operate at the airport. The 600 sq.m. terminal will be located adjacent to the new second terminal.[57]

Airport expansion[edit | edit source]

A second terminal has been built on the eastern side of the current airport terminal. It covers an area of about 52,000 m2 (560,000 sq ft), which is twice the size of the current terminal and has a capacity of serving over 9 million passengers annually. It has five aerobridges and several advanced technologies, facilities and amenities, five baggage carousels, 34 counters, 25 self-check-in counters, duty-free shops, retail stores, food courts, waiting areas, lounges, restrooms, and many others. The terminal has a unique design showcasing the culture and heritage of Maharashtra, such as the depictions of traditional folklore, art like Warli and a bronze statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in front of the terminal.[58][59] It was estimated to be completed by the end of 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused lockdowns and curfews, lack of labour caused several delays in work.[60] In September 2021, construction work resumed.[61] In November 2022, it was 75% completed, and was expected to be completed by May 2023.[62] It was finished and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 March 2024 via video conferencing.[27] However, the opening of the terminal got delayed due to longstanding processes of receiving permission to operationalise and shortage of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at the airport for security.[63] These issues were solved and the terminal was opened for regular operations on 14 July 2024, with the first flights operated by Air India and Air India Express to Delhi and Bhubaneswar.[64]

Proposal for a new international airport[edit | edit source]

Main article: New Pune Airport

Due to the limited expansion options available, the airport will not be able to cope with the growing demand for air traffic into Pune. Hence, a greenfield airport for the Pune metropolitan region has been proposed. The Government of Maharashtra has entrusted the responsibility to Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) for executing the Pune International Airport project.[65] Probable sites for this project had earlier included areas around Talegaon Dabhade and Saswad near Pune. An area between Chakan and Rajgurunagar, around the villages of Chandus and Shiroli was under consideration.

However, due to land acquisition issues, a new site has been proposed. This site is not very distant from the city but is near to the city limits. The greenfield airport will be located near the villages of Ambodi, Sonori, Kumbharvalan, Ekhatpur-Munjawadi, Khanwadi, Pargaon Memane, Rajewadi, Aamble, Tekwadi, Vanpuri, Udachiwadi, and Singapur near Saswad and Jejuri in Purandar taluka of Pune District in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[66] The proposed airport in Purandar will be spread over 2,832 hectares. This airport will also boost trade from Pune and neighbouring districts as it will have its own dedicated cargo terminal. MADC requested proposals from consultants to conduct techno-economic feasibility studies, assist in obtaining the required statutory approvals and provide project management services.

In August 2020, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar told the Pune district administration to check the feasibility of developing the new Pune International Airport at an alternative site proposed by Purandar MLA Sanjay Jagtap. The MLA had proposed land acquisition at Pandeshwar, Rise, and Pise villages, instead of the seven villages in Purandar taluka which have opposed land acquisition since the project was announced in October 2016. Total land acquisition cost is expected to be ₹ 4000 crore for the existing site. If the new site gets approved, land acquisition costs are likely to be reduced.[citation needed]

Senior officials of the Maharashtra Airport Development Company Limited (MADC) have said that shifting the site of the Purandar Airport will lead to a delay of more than two years in getting fresh approvals and carrying out surveys of the new site.[citation needed]

Access[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Airport with customs checking and clearance facility, and handles predominantly domestic traffic. A very limited number of international flights are allowed to operate from the airport.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Annexure III – Passenger Data" (PDF). aai.aero. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  2. ↑ "Annexure II – Aircraft Movement Data" (PDF). aai.aero. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  3. ↑ "Annexure IV – Freight Movement Data" (PDF). aai.aero. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "Maharashtra govt approves renaming of Pune airport to 'Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj' airport". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  5. ↑ "Leading airports across India in financial year 2020, by number of passengers handled(in millions)". statista. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 AAI website, 1 November 2011, archived from the original on 8 February 2012, retrieved 1 February 2012
  7. ↑ Express News Service (28 January 2026). "Pune airport bags top rank in Q3, Q4 of ACI‑ASQ survey 2025". Indian Express. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  8. ↑ Joy Sengupta (28 January 2026). "Pune airport secures first spot in 2 quarters among 16 Indian flight hubs in ACI‑ASQ survey 2025". Times of India. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
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