Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is a major airport located in Dum Dum, approximately 17 kilometers from Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It serves as the primary airport for Kolkata and Eastern India, and is named in honor of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent freedom fighter and national hero.
Key Highlights:
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Airport Code: CCU (IATA), VECC (ICAO)
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Type: Public, operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI)
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Terminals:
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A modern integrated terminal (T2) handles both domestic and international flights.
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Older terminals are no longer used for commercial operations.
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Features:
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One of the busiest airports in Eastern India in terms of passenger traffic.
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Serves as a hub for major Indian airlines like IndiGo and Air India.
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Offers flights to major Indian cities and international destinations in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.
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Equipped with modern check-in counters, baggage systems, lounges, duty-free shops, and food courts.
Interesting Facts:
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Originally known as Dum Dum Airport, it was renamed to honor Subhas Chandra Bose in 1995.
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It has seen significant modernization in recent years, with new runways, taxiways, and passenger amenities.