Purnia Airport Crosses 1 Lakh Passengers, Boosting Regional Air Connectivity in Bihar

Purnia Airport crossing the one lakh passenger mark in a matter of months clearly shows how India’s push for regional aviation is reshaping travel access in Bihar, driven by rising demand, faster connectivity, and steady infrastructure upgrades. The rapid uptake of commercial flights reflects growing public confidence, improved road and airport facilities, and the need for quicker links to major cities for business, healthcare, and education. With new parking, better surface access, expanding airside infrastructure, and plans for advanced navigation systems, the airport’s growth is not accidental but the result of targeted investment and strong regional demand coming together at the right time. Purnia Airport has quietly crossed a landmark moment in Bihar’s aviation journey, handling more than one lakh passengers by January 31, 2026. For a regional airport that only began commercial operations in mid-September last year, the pace of growth tells a clear story: air travel is no longer a luxury in this part of the state, but a fast-becoming necessity. Commercial flights started operating from the airport on September fifteen, and within weeks, passenger numbers began to climb steadily. By mid-December, traffic had already crossed the fifty-thousand mark, a level many regional airports take years to reach. The jump to one lakh passengers in just a few months highlights strong demand from the Seemanchal region and neighbouring districts, where long road and rail journeys have traditionally limited mobility.