Indore Airport Soars: Breaks 87-Year Record with 40 Lakh Passengers!

• Indore's Devi Ahilya Bai Airport achieved a historic milestone, serving over 40 lakh passengers in just 11 months (Jan-Nov 2025), a first in 87 years.
• The airport handled approximately 11,000 daily passengers and 82 flights, with November 2025 being the busiest month despite an 8-hour daily runway closure for maintenance.
• From February 2026, Indore Airport will operate 24 hours a day after maintenance completion, enhancing its operational capacity.
• A master plan for Simhastha 2028 aims to expand capacity to 1 crore passengers annually, including a new terminal and runway expansion.
• Indore Airport, ranked #1 for service quality, offers direct flights to major Indian cities and Sharjah, with future plans for Dubai connectivity.

Why It Matters: Indore Airport sets a new passenger record, eyes 24/7 operations and major expansion for future growth.