About Pantnagar
Pantnagar is a strategically positioned town in the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand in the fertile Terai region of the foothills of the Himalayas. It is also known as an academic and research centre, as it hosts the Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, one of the oldest and most reputable agricultural universities in India. The town is also a centre of agricultural innovation, education, and regional development, attracting students, researchers, and professionals from across the country.
Besides its academic significance, Pantnagar is also an important transit point for travellers who are visiting the Kumaon hill region. It is a significant entry point for tourists to Uttarakhand, thanks to its proximity to attractions such as Nainital, Bhimtal, Almora, and Jim Corbett National Park. The town is also advantaged by its closeness to the industrial regions of Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh, which adds to the constant business and logistical travel demand.
Pantnagar Airport information
Pantnagar Airport, managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), is an important aviation hub in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. The airport primarily serves scheduled domestic passenger flights, improving air connectivity in the region and reducing travel time to major metropolitan cities. It is mostly useful to tourists, business travellers, students and government officials who travel in and out of Uttarakhand.
The airport has a single domestic terminal that handles regional passenger traffic. The facilities at the airport include check-in counters, security screening, baggage handling, and passenger waiting lounges. Although small, Pantnagar Airport follows common aviation safety and operational guidelines, providing stable year-round flight operations, weather permitting.
- IATA code: PGH
- Address: 2FM9+CH9, Pantnagar, Tanda Range, Uttarakhand 263145