*** 🛫 Basic Information 1. Airport Name: Naini‑Saini Airport (also Pithoragarh Airport) 2. IATA Code: NNS 3. ICAO Code: VIPG 4. Type: Public domestic (civil airport with IAF integration) 5. City Served: Pithoragarh 6. Country: India *** 🏢 Key Facilities 1. Runway: * 14/32 – 1,600 m × 60 m asphalt, upgraded from 1,508 m to facilitate up to 40–42‑seat aircraft 2. Terminal & Apron: * Small passenger terminal; apron supports 2 ATR‑72s 3. Major Services: ATC tower, fire station, apron, runway lighting; basic passenger amenities *** ✈️ Airlines & Destinations 1. Main Airlines: * FlyBig operates a 19‑seat Twin Otter to Dehradun (3× weekly) * Alliance Air introduced 42‑seat flights to Delhi (3× weekly) in Nov 2024 2. Planned Services: Routes to Pantnagar and Hindon under Uttarakhand’s regional air connectivity push *** 📊 Passenger Traffic 1. Apr 2023–Mar 2024: 1,773 passengers (↑275%) & 230 aircraft movements (↑51%) 2. Cargo: Currently minimal to none reported *** 🚖 Ground Transportation 1. Road: ~6 km from Pithoragarh center; taxis and shared cabs available 2. Rail: No direct rail station; nearest are Tanakpur (~151 km) or Kathgodam (~212 km) 3. Bus: Uttarakhand state buses and shared local taxis available 4. Parking: Small on-site car park *** ☎️ Contact Information 1. Owner: Government of Uttarakhand 2. Operator: AAI (under IAF oversight) 3. Airport Authority: UCADA holds DGCA aerodrome license (renewable every 6 months) 4. Civil–Military Joint Use: IAF took over operations in Feb 2023 to support strategic deployment *** 🏨 Nearby Highlights 1. Hotels: Modest accommodations in Pithoragarh town (~6 km); lodges and guesthouses 2. Attractions: Gateway to Kumaon hill tourism (Munsiyari, Pithoragarh Fort, temples), close to India's China border