Aurangabad, India
Aurangabad Airport, also known as Chikkalthana Airport, was established in [YEAR - verify]. It is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
The airport handled approximately 1.2 million passengers in FY2018-19. Its IATA code is IXU.
The airport is crucial for tourism to Aurangabad's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Ajanta and Ellora caves. A new terminal building is under construction to increase capacity.
Aurangabad Airport has one terminal building serving both domestic and international flights. It has 4 boarding gates.
The terminal has a total area of 17,000 square meters and a capacity of handling 700 passengers per hour. A new terminal building is under construction, expected to increase the airport's capacity significantly.
Parking: Car parking is available. Rates are INR 85 for up to 30 minutes, INR 140 for 30 minutes to 2 hours, and INR 25 per additional hour. Daily rates are approximately INR 300.