*** 🛫 Basic Information 1. Airport Name: Maharishi Valmiki International Airport 2. IATA Code: AYJ 3. ICAO Code: VEAY 4. Type: Public International (new-build, twin-city service) 5. City: Ayodhya (also serves Faizabad) 6. Country: India *** 🏢 Key Facilities 1. Number of Terminals: * Phase 1: Terminal 1 – 6,500 m² with 9 check‑in counters, 3 conveyor belts, 2 lounges * Phase 2: Terminal 2 planned – 30,000 m² (expandable to 50,000 m²), 8 aerobridges, capacity 5–7 M pax/year * Phase 3: Terminal 3 planned – 50,000 m²+ to handle widebody traffic 2. Runway: * Current runway 11/29 – 2,250 m × 45 m concrete, with ILS, DVOR/DME, suitable for Airbus A321/B737 operations; future extension to 3,750 m 3. Major Services & Infrastructure: * ATC tower * fire station * fuel farm * service block * GSE area * Sustainability features: * solar plant * rainwater harvesting * sewage treatment * LED * insulated roofing * GRIHA‑5 rating *Cultural design with Nagara‑style architecture, murals of Ramayana *** ✈️ Airlines and Destinations 1. Main Airlines Operating: * IndiGo, * Air India Express (Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Dehradun) 2. Domestic Destinations: Seven major metros and state capitals 3. International Routes: None yet (international status approved; commences later) *** 📊 Passenger Traffic 1. Annual Passengers (Apr 2024–Mar 2025): 1,115,016 (+423%) 2. Aircraft Movements: 1,694 (+346%) 3. Cargo Volume: Not reported 4. Airport Rank: Among the fastest-growing new airports; development aimed at international pilgrim flow *** 🚖 Ground Transportation 1. Road: Adjacent to NH‑27/330; taxis, autos, app cabs; ~15 km from Ayodhya centre 2. Bus: Planned shuttles and city-bus integration; 24/7 baggage services by IndiGo 3. Rail: Ayodhya Dham Junction is nearby; rail-bus connectivity available 4. Parking: Vehicle zones, apron parking, future hotel access roads planned *** ☎️ Contact Information 1. Owner / Operator: Government of India; operated by AAI 2. Official Website: Note: AAI Ayodhya Airport portal referenced 3. Aerodrome License: DGCA-approved; night & low-visibility ops allowed 4. General Inquiries: AAI Delhi: +91‑11‑2463 2950, info@aai.aero *** 🏨 Nearby Highlights 1. Nearest Hotels: Faizabad–Ayodhya area (~10–15 km): new hospitality options under development 2. Tourist Attractions: * Shri Ram Mandir * Ram Ki Paidi * Hanuman Garhi * Ayodhya Dham temples