New integrated terminal of Guwahati's LGBI Airport begins commercial operations
The new integrated terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati, began commercial operations on 22 February 2026, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma formally inaugurating operations.
Summary
The new integrated terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati, began commercial operations on 22 February 2026, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma formally inaugurating operations and welcoming the first passengers. The terminal, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20 December 2025, raises the airport's annual passenger capacity to 13.1 million. The airport, run by Adani Airport Holdings through Guwahati International Airport Ltd, connects 21 domestic destinations and three international routes — Bangkok, Paro and Singapore.
Key facts
- Date
- 22 February 2026
- Airport
- Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati (Assam)
- Capacity
- 13.1 million passengers a year
- Terminal inaugurated
- By PM Modi, 20 December 2025
- Operator
- Adani Airport Holdings (Guwahati International Airport Ltd)
- International routes
- Bangkok, Paro, Singapore
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The new integrated terminal that began commercial operations on 22 February 2026 at Guwahati is at which airport?
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Correct answer: A — Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
The new terminal is at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati.
With its new terminal, what annual passenger capacity does Guwahati's LGBI Airport reach?
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Correct answer: C — 13.1 million
The new terminal raises the airport's annual passenger capacity to 13.1 million.