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Ambala Airport is fully completed, key officials have been posted, remaining staff will be deployed soon – Anil Vij
In the initial phase, three airlines will operate from Ambala, other airlines have also shown interest – Vij
Ambala Airport’s central location benefits people, offers direct connectivity to various states and cities – Vij
Cabinet Minister Anil Vij inspected Ambala Airport today and issued directions to the officers
Chandigarh, 2 August 2027
Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that the domestic airport constructed in Ambala has been made possible due to the efforts of Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh. He mentioned that the Defence Ministry had allocated its land for the construction of the airport, and thus, he had requested the Defence Minister to inaugurate it – a request which was gladly accepted. Sh. Vij added that he has now written to both the Defence Minister and the Chief Minister of Haryana to decide on a date for the inauguration, preferably around August 15.
Sh. Vij today intracting with the media and answering the questions asked by the media persons after inspecting the Ambala Airport.
He said that the airport is fully ready. The Civil Aviation Department has already issued orders for the appointment of two senior officials, and the remaining staff will soon be deployed. The MoU related to the airport has been signed and the Haryana Government will hand over the airport to the Civil Aviation Department, with the handover process now complete. Rooms for airport staff and officials have been constructed. The installed X-ray machines have been checked by security personnel, furniture has arrived and refreshment arrangements have also been made. He directed the PWD officials to ensure the final coat of paint on the airport is completed within ten days so that it can be inaugurated.
Three airlines to operate from Ambala – Vij
Minister Vij shared that he received a letter from the Union Civil Aviation Minister mentioning approval for three airlines to operate from Ambala. The letter also noted that other airlines have expressed interest in operating from the city. Initial flights will connect Ambala to Ayodhya, Lucknow, Jammu and Srinagar. He expressed hope that flights to more cities will be added soon.
Ambala Airport’s central location ensures easy access for people from several states – Vij
Sh. Vij said that Ambala Cantonment is a junction connected by trains and buses from various cities. In contrast, reaching Mohali Airport is difficult due to traffic signals and common congestion during peak hours. But Ambala Airport, located right along GT Road, is much more accessible. Nearby states and regions like Himachal Pradesh, Western Uttar Pradesh, and cities along GT Road, as well as adjoining districts like Kaithal and Jind, will benefit from easy access. He said that Ambala might be the first airport in India located within the city. Even cities like Delhi and Chandigarh have airports outside their main urban areas. Another unique feature of Ambala Airport is its proximity to both the railway station and bus stand, just 2 kilometers away.
All work to be completed within 10 days – Vij
Earlier, during the inspection, Energy Minister Anil Vij issued instructions to officials from PWD, Public Health and other departments
