Swami Vivekananda Airport- RPR
Swami Vivekananda Airport is a public airport that is the current hub of the Chhattisgarh Air Link. Located in Raipur, India, it is owned by the government and operated by the Airports Authority of India. It is one of the major airports that serve the area of Chhattisgarh. RPR Airport is considered to be the 28th busiest airport in India in terms of annual passenger handled annually. It took its present name from Swami Vivekananda, a popular saint that spent his growing years in Raipur. It sits 317 meters above mean sea level and features night landing facilities such as the CAT-1 ILS.
Best Time to Visit
Swami Vivekananda Airport has an apron that has five parking bays that can fit larger aircrafts. It currently features a new integrated terminal that opened in November 2012. It covers an area of 4.9 acres and can accommodate 1,300 passengers in an hour plus 400 international passengers. Two aerobridges are also available in the new terminal as well as 8 boarding gates, 8 X-ray baggage machines and 20 check-in counters. Zoos, safaris and other nature adventures can be enjoyed at the nearby city of Raipur.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For a relaxing time near the airport, head to the nearby RPR Airport hotels close to the terminal. A few of these are the MAYFAIR Lake Resort, a 10 to 15-minute drive away from the airport and the Hyatt Raipur, located 5 miles away from the airport. Both hotels offer great rooms and top-quality services.
