Ngp Airport Sees 12.24 Lakh Passengers in 2026 Despite West Asia Conflict Nagpur’s Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport recorded over 12.22 lakh passengers between January and May 2026, according to an RTI response from MIHAN India Ltd. The data underscores the airport’s resilience amid geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict and broader economic challenges driven by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity measures. Despite these uncertainties, air traffic remained steady, with the airport handling 6.07 lakh arrivals and 6.15 lakh departures during the period. Monthly passenger numbers showed minor fluctuations, with January 2026 seeing 2.86 lakh travelers, followed by 2.82 lakh in February. March experienced a slight decline to 2.62 lakh passengers, while April dipped further to 2.5 lakh. By May 15, the airport recorded 1.39 lakh passengers. Aviation experts attributed the March and April declines to seasonal travel patterns and adjustments in airline operations amid global fuel price volatility tied to West Asia tensions. The RTI data also highlighted non-scheduled air traffic, with 360 private aircraft and 183 helicopters landing at the airport during the same period. Financially, MIHAN India Ltd reported total revenue of Rs74.86 crore from January to mid-May. This included aeronautical income of Rs1,743.13 lakh, User Development Fee collections of Rs4,444.47 lakh, cargo (royalty) income of Rs93.50 lakh, and non-aeronautical income of Rs1,204.88 lakh. Cargo activity saw growth through MIHAN’s cargo hub, which generated Rs4.80 crore from royalty operations between January and mid-May. The facility handled 1.235 metric tonnes of imports and 15.41 metric tonnes of exports during the period.#nagpur #west_asia #dr_babasaheb_ambedkar_international_airport #mihan_india_ltd #ashish_kale
