Halwara Airport

01 Apr

Direct Ludhiana-Delhi flights to take off from Halwara Airport starting May 15

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDelhi connectivity, Halwara Airport, Ludhiana flights, Punjab aviation

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): In a major boost to Punjab’s aerial connectivity, residents of Ludhiana and surrounding areas will soon have easier access to the national capital as direct flights from the newly inaugurated Halwara Airport are set to commence on May 15, 2026. The route will feature two daily flights operated by Airbus A320 aircraft, each boasting a seating capacity of 180 passengers. This development follows the high-profile inauguration of the Halwara Civil Terminal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February, marking a significant milestone for the region's infrastructure. The flight schedule has been designed to cater to both business…

08 Apr

Ludhiana’s Halwara International Airport Set for April 30 Launch After Years of Delays

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHalwara Airport, Himanshu Jain, Ludhiana International Airport, MP Sanjeev Arora

LUDHIANA, April 8, 2025 — After missing 15 deadlines and over three years in the making, the much-anticipated Halwara International Airport in Ludhiana is finally set for takeoff, with authorities racing to complete all remaining tasks by April 30.Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain has urged the Indian Air Force (IAF) to expedite the pending 10 percent construction work. The administration is simultaneously coordinating with central departments to secure final statutory approvals to greenlight the airport’s operation by the end of the month.The project, pegged at Rs 50 crore, marks a significant infrastructure boost for Punjab’s industrial capital, which currently depends on…