On May 31, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the newly developed Satna Airport and the upgraded Datia Airport in Madhya Pradesh. These projects, developed by the Airports Authority of India, aim to enhance regional connectivity in the Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand regions under the UDAN scheme. The Satna Airport, built at a cost of 36.96 crore, will serve as a regional hub with a capacity of 50 peak-hour passengers and 2.5 lakh annual passengers. The upgraded Datia Airport, constructed at a cost of 60.63 crore, will connect the historic town of Datia and accommodate 150 peak hour passengers with an annual footfall of 2.5 lakh. Both airports feature modern amenities, sustainable infrastructure, and are expected to boost economic growth and create employment opportunities in the region.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Civil Aviation: The Indian government ministry responsible for the formulation and administration of rules, regulations and policies relating to civil aviation in India.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who virtually inaugurated the Satna and Datia Airports.
Satna Airport: A newly developed airport in Madhya Pradesh, inaugurated by the Prime Minister.
Datia Airport: An upgraded airport in Madhya Pradesh, inaugurated by the Prime Minister.
Madhya Pradesh: The Indian state where Satna and Datia Airports are located.
Government of India: The governing body of the Republic of India.
UDAN Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik scheme: A Government of India scheme to enhance regional air connectivity.
Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu: The Union Minister for Civil Aviation who attended the ceremony at Datia Airport.
Minister of State for Civil Aviation Shri Murlidhar Mohol: The Minister of State for Civil Aviation who attended the event at Satna Airport.
Governor of Madhya Pradesh Shri Mangubhai C. Patel: The Governor of Madhya Pradesh who attended the inauguration events.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav: The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh who attended the inauguration events.
Shri Rajendra Shukla: The Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh who attended the inauguration events.
Shri Jagdish Devda: The Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh who attended the inauguration events.
MoCA Secretary Shri Samir Kumar Sinha: The Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation who attended the inauguration events.
AAI Chairman Shri Vipin Kumar: The Chairman of the Airports Authority of India who attended the inauguration events.
Airports Authority of India: The organization that developed the Satna Airport.
Ma Pitambara: A deity associated with Datia, Madhya Pradesh.
Mini Vrindavan: A description of Datia referring to its spiritual significance.
Bundelkhand: A region that will benefit from the airport development.
Baghelkhand: A region that will benefit from the airport development.
Chitrakoot: A religious center with seamless connectivity to the Satna Airport.
Maihar: An industrial center with seamless connectivity to the Satna Airport.
Dornier228 aircraft: Aircraft that the Satna Airport has apron facilities for.
Peetambara Peeth: A revered pilgrimage site near Datia.
Datia Palace: An architectural heritage site near Datia.
ATR72 aircraft: Aircraft that the Datia Airport is operationally ready for.
A320 aircraft: Aircraft that the Datia Airport has future plans to accommodate.
Beena Yadav: Individual associated with the release.
Divyanshu Kumar: Individual associated with the release.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Virtually
Inaugurates Satna and Datia Airports, Boosting
Regional Connectivity in Madhya Pradesh
Posted On: 31 MAY 2025 7:30PM by PIB Delhi
In a major milestone for regional connectivity and infrastructure development, Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi today virtually inaugurated the newly developed Satna Airport and the upgraded Datia Airport in
Madhya Pradesh. The historic occasion, which marks a transformative leap for the Bundelkhand and
Baghelkhand regions, was celebrated through physical events held at both airports, symbolizing the
Government of India’s resolve to extend the benefits of air travel to every corner of the country under the
UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme.
The ceremony at Datia Airport was graced by the presence of Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Ram
Mohan Naidu, while the event at Satna Airport was attended by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Shri
Murlidhar Mohol. Both ministers highlighted the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s unwavering focus on enhancing
regional connectivity, improving accessibility, and catalyzing local economies.
The inauguration events also witnessed the august presence of Governor of Madhya Pradesh Shri Mangubhai
C. Patel, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Rajendra Shukla and Shri Jagdish
Devda, MoCA Secretary Shri Samir Kumar Sinha, and AAI Chairman Shri Vipin Kumar, along with other
senior dignitaries and public representatives.
Speaking at the inaugural function at Datia, Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu
said, “With the blessings of Ma Pitambara, the ‘Mini Vrindavan’ of Madhya Pradesh — Datia now has wings
of connectivity.” Under the able leadership Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav Ji, Madhya Pradesh is
witnessing a transformative expansion in aviation connectivity, with world-class airports acting as gateways
of economic growth, the Minister said, adding, today's historic inauguration of Datia and Satna airports marks
a major leap forward for the Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand regions — fueling development and regional
progress.
Satna Airport: Empowering a Regional Hub
The Satna Airport, developed by the Airports Authority of India at a cost of ₹36.96 crore, is set to serve as a
major regional hub in northeastern Madhya Pradesh. Known for its cultural and industrial prominence,
Satna’s new airport will now provide seamless connectivity to religious and industrial centers such as
Chitrakoot and Maihar.
The terminal building, spread over 768 square meters, is equipped to handle 50 peak-hour passengers and up
to 2.5 lakh passengers annually. With modern passenger amenities, a recarpeted runway, apron facilities for
Dornier-228 aircraft, and dedicated infrastructure including an ATC tower and fire station, the airport is
poised to transform regional mobility. Sustainable features such as 100% LED lighting, solar streetlights, and
treated water reuse for horticulture further underline the eco-conscious approach adopted in its development.
Datia Airport: Gateway to Cultural Grandeur
The upgraded Datia Airport, constructed at a cost of ₹60.63 crore, will connect the historic town of
Datia—revered for its spiritual significance and architectural heritage—to the national aviation map. The
airport features a terminal building of 768 square meters with the capacity to handle 150 peak-hour passengers
and an annual footfall of 2.5 lakh. With operational readiness for ATR-72 aircraft and future plans to
accommodate A-320 aircraft, Datia Airport is a critical gateway for pilgrims and tourists visiting therenowned Peetambara Peeth and Datia Palace. The airport infrastructure includes a newly recarpeted runway,
apron bays, ATC tower, and a fire station, alongside sustainability measures like rainwater harvesting and
energy-efficient lighting systems.
The operationalization of Satna and Datia Airports is expected to yield substantial economic and social
benefits, providing improved connectivity, creating direct and indirect employment, and catalyzing the growth
of related sectors such as hospitality, retail, education, and healthcare. These projects are a testimony to the
government’s unwavering dedication to transforming the aviation landscape in India and making development
reach the last mile.
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