Madhya Pradesh is known as the heart of India. The state is located in Central India and is one of the major centres of Indian culture and heritage. Madhya Pradesh is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a repository of mesmerising natural beauty. This has caused an expansion of the tourism sector, and airports play an important part here.

If you are planning to travel to Madhya Pradesh, it is of great benefit to know the current airports in Madhya Pradesh.

If you are curious to know the number of airports in Madhya Pradesh, there are about six of them as of now. There are two major international and several other domestic airports.

Note: The given factors about airports are dynamic. Kindly verify all details before scheduling your trip.

Some the most of the significant airports in Madhya Pradesh are listed below:

1. Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore

Located 8 km from the city centre of Indore, Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport is an international airport catering to about 20 lakh passengers. Established in 1935, it is the busiest airport in Madhya Pradesh and the 18th-busiest airport in India.

It offers a wide range of flights through airlines like Air India, Alliance Air, IndiGo, etc. A new airport is being planned soon to distribute the busy traffic of Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport.

• Address: PRG4+H3C, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
• ICAO code: VAID
• IATA code: IDR
• Category: International airport
• Terminals: This airport has two terminals as of now:
  • Terminal 1 is the old one and mainly handles domestic flights.
  • Terminal 2 is newly constructed and mainly deals with international flights. It can accommodate about 700 passengers.
• Services & Amenities:
  • Duty-free shopping
  • Food stalls and kiosks
  • Medical services
  • Gift shops
  • ATMs

2. Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal

This domestic and seasonal international airport is one of the top airports in Madhya Pradesh. Established in 2011, it is mainly known for being the second busiest in Madhya Pradesh. It is only about 15 km from the city centre, which makes it easily accessible. It uses airlines like Air India and IndiGo to offer the flights.

Currently, it is awaiting an expansion to be tuned into an immigration check post for operating international flights.

• Address: Raja Bhoj Airport Area, Bairagarh, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462030
• ICAO code: VABP
• IATA code: BHO
• Category: International airport
• Terminals: This airport has a single integrated terminal building. With multiple check-in counters, customs counters and immigration counters, this terminal handles all domestic and international flights.
• Services & Amenities:
  • Duty-free shopping
  • Currency exchange services
  • Medical services
  • Post offices
  • Restaurants and cafes

3. Jabalpur Airport, Jabalpur

Located 25 km from the city, it is one of the busiest airports in Madhya Pradesh. Inaugurated in the 1930s, it offers multiple flights through reliable airlines like Alliance Air and IndiGo.

Currently, the airport is expecting construction of a new terminal building, which will be able to accommodate about 500 passengers at a time.

• Address: Airport Area, Khamaria, Dumna, Madhya Pradesh 482005
• ICAO code: VAJB
• IATA code: JLR
• Category: Domestic Airport
• Operator: Airports Authority of India
• Services & Amenities:
  • ATMs
  • Medical facilities
  • Food stalls
  • Airport lounge
  • Disability support

4. Gwalior Airport, Gwalior

Gwalior Airport, also known as Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Airport is a major domestic airport in Madhya Pradesh. Sprawling across 760 acres, this airport is only 10 km from the city centre. It offers multiple flights with airlines like Spicejet, Alliance Air and IndiGo.

This airport is currently awaiting an expansion of its terminal, which will be able to accommodate over 1400 passengers.

• Address: Choude ke hanuman nagar, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 474003
• ICAO code: VIGR
• IATA code: GWL
• Category: Domestic airport
• Terminals: Currently, this airport has a single terminal building, which handles all the flights. It accommodates about 350 passengers per hour.
• Services & Amenities:
  • Duty-free shopping
  • Restaurants and dining shopping
  • Wheelchairs for disability support
  • Medical services
  • Duty-free shopping

5. Khajuraho Airport, Khajuraho

The list of airports in Madhya Pradesh is incomplete without mentioning Khajuraho Airport. It is a domestic airport, located only 3 km from the city centre. Inaugurated in 1978, this airport uses SpiceJet Airlines to offer flights.

Its runway is about 2,274 by 45 m long. As it is close to Khajuraho Railway Station, this airport is easily accessible to passengers.

• Address: Khajuraho Airport Terminal Rd, Khajuraho Airport Area, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh 471606
• ICAO code: VAKJ
• IATA code: HJR
• Category: Domestic airport
• Terminals: There is only one terminal in this airport, which handles all the flights. It has about five check-in counters and three security counters.
• Services & Amenities:
  • Fast food shops and cafeterias
  • Duty-free shopping
  • Wheelchairs for disability support
  • Airport lounges
  • Medical services

6. Satna Airport, Satna

Satna Airport is another domestic airport in Madhya Pradesh. The airport is well-equipped and caters to passengers efficiently. Satna Airport also caters to several major and minor cities in India. It is about 17 km from the city centre and has good connectivity across the state.

• Address: HV72+QPQ, Airport Rd, Krishna Nagar, Satna, Madhya Pradesh 485001
• ICAO code: VIST
• IATA code: TNI
• Category: Domestic airport
• Terminals: There is only one domestic terminal building in this airport. It handles both arrivals and departures of the flights.
• Services Available:
  • Food and beverage stalls
  • Duty-free shopping
  • Medical services

There are several upcoming airports in Madhya Pradesh. Here is a list of airports in Madhya Pradesh that are yet to start operations:

7. Rewa Airport

It is an under-construction airport situated in the Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh. Built on a budget of ₹300 crores, the airport will feature all the modern amenities. Rewa Airport has been built to cater to around 50 passengers during peak hours. The airfield has a 1400-metre-long runway. The Airports Authority of India has taken over the control of operations.