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{{Short description|Airport serving Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2017}}
{{Infobox airport
| name = Dehradun Airport
| image = Dehradun Airport Terminal.jpg
| image-width = 270px
| caption = Airside view of the terminal
| IATA = DED
| ICAO = VIDN
| pushpin_map = India Uttarakhand#India
| pushpin_relief = 1
| pushpin_label = '''DED'''
| type = Public
| owner = Airports Authority Of India
| operator = [[Airports Authority of India]]
| owner-oper =
| city-served = [[Doiwala]], [[Dehradun]], [[Haridwar]], [[Rishikesh]]
| location = [[Doiwala]] (Tehsil) [[Dehradun]] (District)
| metric-elev = y
| elevation-f = 1,857
| elevation-m = 566
| coordinates = {{coord|30|11|23|N|078|10|49|E|type:airport|display=inline,title}}
| website = [https://www.aai.aero/en/airports/dehradun]
| metric-rwy = y
| r1-number = 08/26
| r1-length-f = 7,000
| r1-length-m = 2,140
| r1-surface = [[Asphalt]]
| stat-year = April 2018 - March 2019
| stat1-header = Passengers
| stat1-data = 1,240,173 ({{increase}}10.2%)
| stat2-header = Aircraft movements
| stat2-data = 12,517 ({{increase}}1.9%)
| stat3-header = Cargo movements
| stat3-data = 219 ({{decrease}}18.3%)
| footnotes = Source: [[Airport Authority of India|AAI]]<ref name="traffic_stats1">{{cite web|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2K19Annex3.pdf|title=Traffic News for the month of March 2019: Annexure-III|work=[[Airports Authority of India]]|date=1 May 2019|access-date=1 May 2019|page=3}}</ref><ref name="traffic_stats2">{{cite web|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2K19Annex2.pdf|title=Traffic News for the month of March 2019: Annexure-II|work=[[Airports Authority of India]]|date=1 May 2019|access-date=1 May 2019|page=3|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501224637/https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k18annex2.pdf|archive-date=1 May 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="traffic_stats3">{{cite web|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k18annex4.pdf|title=Traffic News for the month of March 2018: Annexure-IV|work=[[Airports Authority of India]]|date=1 May 2018|access-date=1 May 2018|page=3|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501224509/https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar2k18annex4.pdf|archive-date=1 May 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
}}

'''Dehradun Airport''', also known as '''Jolly Grant Airport''' {{Airport codes|DED|VIDN}}, is a [[domestic airport]] located 25 km south-east of [[Dehradun]]. Commercial operations began on 30 March 2008 after a runway extension to accommodate larger aircraft. A new terminal building was inaugurated in February 2009.<ref name="PIB">{{cite web |title=New Integrated Terminal Buildings inaugurated at Amritsar, Dehradun and Jaipur Airport |url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=47938 |access-date=7 August 2014 |newspaper=[[Press Information Bureau]] |date=25 February 2009}}</ref> Located {{convert|20|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Rishikesh]], and {{convert|35|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Haridwar]], the airport allows easy access to the region. It is approximately a 30 minutes drive to Rishikesh and 40 minutes to Haridwar and Dehradun.

Dehradun airport is [[List of the busiest airports in India|37th]] busiest airport in India with 1,240,173 annual passengers.

It is also known as the ''Air Gateway of Garhwal'' and plays an important role in the [[Tourism in Uttarakhand|tourism of Uttarakhand]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Pandit |first=Ambika |title=Dehradun airport sees flurry of action |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Dehradun-airport-sees-flurry-of-action/articleshow/20771587.cms |access-date=26 June 2013 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=26 June 2013}}</ref>

==History==
Dehradun Airport was constructed in 1974.<ref name= "PFR">{{cite web |title=PRE-FEASIBILITY REPORT (PFR) FOR OBTAINING TOR FOR EXPANSION OF DEHRADUN AIRPORT |url=http://environmentclearance.nic.in/writereaddata/Online/TOR/09_Oct_2017_205826423QT0Q3Y2MPFR.pdf |access-date=24 September 2020 |publisher=[[Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change]] }}</ref>
[[Vayudoot]] operated scheduled services to [[New Delhi]], [[Lucknow]] and [[Pantnagar]] from 1982 to 1995.<ref name="TRB">{{cite news |title=Aviation giants land at Jolly Grant airport |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100330/dun.htm#1 |access-date=7 August 2014 |newspaper=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] |date=28 March 2008}}</ref> [[Air Deccan]] started flights between Dehradun and [[New Delhi]] in December 2004<ref>{{cite news |title=Air Deccan to fly Delhi-Dehradun |url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2004/dec/21deccan1.html |access-date=7 August 2014 |publisher=[[Rediff.com]] |date=21 December 2004}}</ref> and added a second daily flight from August 2006.<ref>{{cite news |title=Air Deccan launches 2 flight on Delhi-Dehradun-Delhi sector |url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/air-deccan-launches-2-flightdelhi-dehradun-delhi-sector_229220.html |access-date=7 August 2014 |publisher=MoneyControl.com |date=22 July 2006}}</ref>

The [[Airport Authority of India]] suspended flight operations at the airport from 1 March 2007 in order to execute its airport modernization plan. The runway was extended from 3,500 feet to 7,000 feet and also broadened from 23 metres to 45 metres to enable the landing of narrow body jets like the [[Boeing 737]] and the [[Airbus 320]]. A night landing system was installed and a new terminal building and ATC tower were also constructed.<ref>{{cite news |title=Expansion causes flight suspension at Dehradun airport |url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/VFuk30XNZPkVa1k1YekxGL/Expansion-causes-flight-suspension-at-Dehradun-airport.html |access-date=7 August 2014 |newspaper=[[Live Mint]] |date=26 February 2007}}</ref>

The expansion work was expected to cost ₹720 million and was to be completed by the end of 2007.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dehradun airport to get Rs 72-cr facelift |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/dehra-dun-airport-to-get-rs-72-cr-facelift-107022301028_1.html |access-date=7 August 2014 |newspaper=[[Business Standard]] |date=23 February 2007}}</ref> However, it took a few months more and scheduled flights resumed only in March 2008 with [[Air Deccan]] re-launching its flights.<ref name="TRB"/> [[Air India]] launched its [[Delhi]] to [[Dehradun]] services on 28 January 2010,<ref>{{cite news |title=Air India launches Delhi-Dehradun flight |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-air-india-launches-delhi-dehradun-flight-1364529 |access-date=7 August 2014 |newspaper=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=28 January 2010}}</ref> followed by SpiceJet in 2012.<ref>{{cite news |title=SpiceJet launches Delhi-Dehradun flights |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-07-19/news/32747550_1_officer-neil-mills-delhi-dehradun-daily-direct-flights |access-date=7 August 2014 |newspaper=[[The Economic Times]] |date=19 July 2012}}</ref>

==Terminal Building==
The Domestic Terminal Building at Dehradun is a 4,200 square metre glass and steel structure with central air conditioning, central heating, a Flight Information Display System (FIDS) and CCTV surveillance systems. The terminal has peak-hour passenger handling capacity of 150 passengers and annual handling capacity of 122,000. It has 11 check-in counters, an X-ray baggage scanner, three security check booths in the Departures section and two baggage claim conveyor belts in the arrivals section. Its adjoining [[airport apron]] can accommodate two Category 'C' type of aircraft.<ref name="PIB"/>

In September 2018, AAI approached the [[Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change|Environment ministry]] for clearance to expand the airport by constructing a new integrated terminal building and allied facilities at an investment of Rs 344.75 crore.<ref>{{cite news |title=AAI seeks various clearances from Environment Ministry for expansion of 5 airports |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/aai-seeks-various-clearances-from-environment-ministry-for-expansion-of-5-airports/articleshow/65644347.cms |access-date=24 September 2020 |newspaper=[[The Economic Times]] |date= 2 September 2018}}</ref>
A new, centrally air-conditioned Modular Integrated Terminal Building would be built in an area of 17,961 square metres and would involve a built-up area of 30,200 square metres.<ref name= "PFR"/>
The new terminal building will have a concourse, check-in area, security hold and arrival lounge on the ground floor. Offices will be accommodated on the mezzanine floor. Departures will have 36 check-in counters, self-check-in kiosks, in-line baggage screening facility and four aerobridges. Retail space will be spread over an area of 6,465 square metres.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dehradun Airport's first phase upgradation to be completed by next month: AAI |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/dehradun-airports-first-phase-upgradation-to-be-completed-by-next-month-aai/articleshow/78272219.cms |access-date=24 September 2020 |newspaper=[[The Economic Times]] |date= 23 September 2020}}</ref>

== Development of New Terminal Building ==
In order to meet the expected increase in passenger footfall in the future, Dehradun Airport is all set to receive a full makeover. The cost of the redevelopment project is estimated at Rs 353 crores. According to Airports Authority of India (AAI), the first phase of development will include the construction of Domestic Terminal Building along with a utility Block, a car park, sewage treatment plant, rainwater harvesting facilities and other ancillary structures.

AAI said in a statement, "With an area of 42,776 sqm, the new terminal building will be able to handle around 1,800 passengers during peak hours, thereby expanding the capacity of the airport by eightfold. The new terminal building will have a concourse, check-in area, security hold and arrival lounge at ground floor, security hold at first floor and various offices on the mezzanine floor.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Dehradun Airport all set to get a world-class makeover to handle more passengers|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/industry/article/dehradun-airport-all-set-to-get-a-world-class-makeover-to-handle-more-passengers/656952|access-date=2020-09-29|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en}}</ref>

As per the project details, equipped with 36 check-in counters and four aerobridges, the new terminal building will have modern world-class facilities like self-check-in kiosks and an inline baggage screening facility, along with huge retail space to help accelerate revenue generation and employment.

The design height of the building was optimally done in order to reduce the cost of construction and operation. The design of the building will be inspired by the local culture and heritage of the state, including the Brahamakamal, the state flower. The new building will have eco-friendly sustainable features including a double-curved roof to aid rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment plant, solar power system, energy-efficient fixtures and provision of maximum natural light through the skylight.

AAI further said in its statement that the second phase of the development work will include shifting of operations from the existing terminal building to the new one and construction of the remaining portion of the terminal building along with the integration of all the services and completion of balance works. The Authority mentioned that almost 80 per cent of the development work of the first phase is complete already and the project is likely to be ready by October 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dehradun Airport all set to get a world-class makeover to handle more passengers|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/industry/article/dehradun-airport-all-set-to-get-a-world-class-makeover-to-handle-more-passengers/656952|access-date=2020-09-29|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=देहरादून में बन रहा है ये शानदार वर्ल्ड क्लास एयरपोर्ट, तस्वीरों में देखिए भव्यता|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/business/business-news/dehradun-airport-gearing-up-for-a-makeover-and-enhanced-capacity/articleshow/78273852.cms|access-date=2020-09-29|website=Navbharat Times|language=hi}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

==Airlines and destinations==
{{Airport-dest-list|3rdcoltitle={{Abbr|Refs.|References}}|3rdcolunsortable=yes
|[[Air India]] | [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bangalore]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport|Lucknow]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]], [[Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport|Varanasi]]
|<ref>{{cite web|title=Air India to begin Varanasi-Dehradun flights from September 28|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/business/travel-air-india-varanasi-to-dehradun-flights-from-september-28-550086|work=India TV|access-date=17 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Air India to launch Mumbai-Dehradun flight from September 2019|url=https://twitter.com/airindiain/status/1174517166839721985?s=19|work=Twitter|access-date=19 September 2019}}</ref>

| [[Alliance Air (India)|Alliance Air]]| [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Pantnagar Airport|Pantnagar]]|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://book.airindia.in/itd/itd/lang/en/travel/schedules|title=Air India and Alliance Air schedule list|access-date=8 November 2018|publisher=airindia.in}}</ref>

| [[Go First (airline)|Go First]]| [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]]|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flygofirst.com/plan-my-trip/flight-schedule/|title=Flight Schedule|publisher=[[Go First]]|access-date=30 June 2021}}</ref>

|[[IndiGo]]| [[Allahabad Airport|Allahabad]], [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport|Ahmedabad]], [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bangalore]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport|Indore]], [[Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport|Kolkata]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goindigo.in/information/new-flights.html|title=New Flights Information, Status & Schedule | IndiGo|website=www.goindigo.in}}</ref> [[Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport|Lucknow]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]]|<ref name="RCS">{{cite web|url=http://cadup.gov.in/writereaddata/pdf/RCS_Round_1_and_2.pdf|title=Comprehensive list of Awarded RCS Routes state wise |work=[[Airport Authority of India]]|access-date=5 March 2019}}</ref>

| [[SpiceJet]]| [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport|Ahmedabad]],<ref name="SpiceJet Schedules"/> [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bangalore]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]] <br />'''Seasonal:''' [[Jaipur International Airport|Jaipur]],<ref name="SpiceJet Schedules"/> |<ref name="SpiceJet Schedules">{{cite web|url=https://www.spicejet.com/schedules.aspx|title=SpiceJet flight schedule|work=SpiceJet|access-date=15 December 2020}}</ref>
}}

==See also==
* [[List of airports in India]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100326065711/http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/dehradun_generalinfo.jsp Dehradun Airport] (official [[Airports Authority of India]] web site)
*{{WAD|VIDN}}

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