HISTORY
1.The foundation of this Airport was laid down by then CM of Himachal Pradesh Sh. Virbhadra Singh on 15th October, 1986. First Schedule operation at this Airport started by Vayudoot with Dornier-228 in the year 1990 subsequently other airlines like Jagson, Decan & Kingfisher also operated from this Airport. 2.Kangra Airport which is also known as Gaggle/ Dhar...read more
1.The foundation of this Airport was laid down by then CM of Himachal Pradesh Sh. Virbhadra Singh on 15th October, 1986. First Schedule operation at this Airport started by Vayudoot with Dornier-228 in the year 1990 subsequently other airlines like Jagson, Decan & Kingfisher also operated from this Airport. 2.Kangra Airport which is also known as Gaggle/ Dharamshala Airport is located in village Gaggle of Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh being located in the lap of Himalaya, the Dhauladhar range toward eastern side of the runway which remains covered under snow round the year & gives a spectacular views for the fliers to this Airport. 3.At present this airport has a regular four flights on daily basis by Spice jet & Air Alliance connecting national capital New Delhi. 4.The Passenger movement at this airport is increasing contionusly since last few years as it caters some of the most sought after leisure & pilgrimage tourist destinations like Jwalamukhi temple, Chintpurni, Chamunda Devi, Brajeshwari Devi, Historical Shiva Temple at Baijanath, Artist Sobha Singh’s Art Gallery at Andreta, Kangra Fort, Cricket stadium at Dharamshala, Palampur, Bir- Billing, & the Nobel Laureate His Holiness Dalai Lama’s abode at Mcleodgunj.
