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Donyi Polo Airport: Passenger Amenities, Connectivity and Fight Schedule

Located 14 km south from the city centre in Papum Pare district, Donyi Polo Airport has been built over an area of 320 hectares by the Airports Authority of India.

Aliya Tabassum
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Donyi Polo Airport: Passenger Amenities, Connectivity and Fight details
Donyi Polo Airport: Passenger Amenities, Connectivity and Fight details
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Donyi Polo Airport Update: Donyi Polo Airport, also called Hollongi Airport or Itanagar Airport, is a recent green field airport in Arunachal Pradesh. Located 14 km south of the city center in Papum Pare district, Donyi Polo Airport has been built over an area of 320 hectares by the Airports Authority of India. This airport is the 16th in Northeast India. However, it is the fourth operational airport in Arunachal Pradesh. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the airport on February 9, 2019, the construction work started on December 15, 2020. However, the airport saw its finishing touch on November 19, 2022.

Donyi Polo Airport Airlines and destinations

Alliance Air: Dibrugarh, Pasighat, Ziro

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FlyBig: Guwahati

IndiGo: Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai

Donyi Polo Airport nearby tourist places

Lake Ganga, Itanagar

Ganga Lake, also called Geker Sinying, is a lake in the Arunachal Pradesh capital of Itanagar. It is Itanagar’s the most important tourist locations. People from across over the world visit this place as a recreation destination and for the breathtaking view of this lake. The lake’s colour is green due to the fact that it has no connection to flowing bodies of water. Many mythological tales are related to it.

Ita Fort, Itanagar

Itanagar’ s Ita Fort is one of the most significant historical landmarks in Arunachal Pradesh. Ita Fort’s name literal meaning is “brick fortress” (the Assamese word for brick is “Ita”). Itanagar is also the name of the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. It is believed that Ita Fort was constructed by the Chutia rulers.

Gompa Buddhist Monastery

The Buddhist Culture Centre Gompa is located on a peak directly above the Nehru Museum. While a road that spiraled up the hill to the gompa was adorned with a magnificent gate at the base of the hill, the Gompa appears to be separated from the rest of the village by this small hill.

Donyi Polo Airport Flight services

IndiGo, the largest airline in the country in terms of passengers and fleet size, started flights to Kolkata and Mumbai on November 28, 2022.

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Donyi Polo Airport Passenger amenities

The passenger amenities of Itanagar Airport include Check-in counters, Display for Flight Information,
Conveyer belts, Car parking, F&B outlets with fully air-conditioned building, CCTV and Public Address and Voice Alarm system, Space for storage of baggage trolleys, Accessible toilets, facilities for passengers including Divyangjans (especially abled people), adequate number of Passenger guidance signage’s, fire Fighting/ alarm system, adequate lighting inside and kerb side of the Terminal Building with LED lights. Ensuring passengers are not inconvenienced, the city-facing side of the terminal building is 100 parking spaces and public conveniences. The airport also offers a direct air connection to the state capital, resulting in increased connectivity and accessibility. It also accelerates economic development by encouraging international commerce, trade, and tourism.

Other facilities include the following:

Medical Aid Available: Yes

Service: Free

Landmark: ARRIVAL

Drinking water facilities Available: Yes

Service: Free

Landmark: TERMINAL BUILDING

Child care room Available: Yes

Service: Free

Landmark: SHA

Wheelchair Available: Yes

Service: Free

Landmark: DEP-NEAR ENTRY GATE ARR- NEAR APRON

Trolleys Available: Yes

Service: Free

Medical & First Aid Facilities Available: Yes

Service: Free

Landmark: ARRIVAL

Smokers lounge Available: Yes

Service: Free

Landmark: SHA

Mobile charging Point Available: Yes

Service: Free

Landmark: SHA

In addition to preventing the contamination of water bodies, the envelope of the building is influenced by the surrounding landscapes, and it features an insulated roof, glass facade, and wall panels to reduce energy consumption. It has a proportionate proportion of glazed and solid walls to maximize energy efficiency. The interior of the building is intended to exude a sense of tranquility to passengers by providing free-flowing spaces, a concealed service core, and a glass facade that connects the eye to the panoramic majesty of the Himalayan Foothills. Initially, a 125 kWp Solar Power plant was intended to generate renewable energy and reduce the airport’s carbon footprint. The building will adhere to GRIHA-IV standards, which are an energy-efficient building certification.

Important points at a glance

Location: Hollongi, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791123

Official Name: Holongi Airport & Donyi Polo Airport

IATA Code: HGI

ICAO Code: VEHO

Owner: Airports Authority of India

Type: Public

Cost: Rs. 645.63 crore

Status: Completed

Area: 320 hectares

Terminals: 1

Runway: 2,300 m

Opened: November 2022

Civil Construction Contractor: Universal Contractors and Engineers

Serves: Itanagar

Passenger handling capacity: 300 at peak hours

FAQs

Do Indians need a passport for Arunachal Pradesh?

One should keep in mind that Indian citizens need an Inner Line Permit or ILP to access and travel throughout Arunachal Pradesh. However, foreigners are required to have a Protected Area Permit or PAP.

Is it safe to travel to Arunachal Pradesh?

Yes, it is safe to travel to Arunachal Pradesh. The locals in the area are generally polite and willing to assist guests. However, visitors to the state face the risk of altitude illness ( particularly in the state’s high mountainous regions). This apart, it is not recommended that you visit sensitive areas near the Indo-China border.

Hotels near Itanagar Airport

The names of a few hotels near Itanagar Airport are as follows:

Cygnett Inn Trendz, Hotel Blue Pine, Hotel Pybss, Hotel Golden Orchid, Hotel SC Continental, and Hotel Rising Sun.

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