Airport metro station (Nagpur)

Overview

Airport is a metro station on the Nagpur Metro network in the city of Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. It serves the area around Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, the principal airport serving Nagpur and the Vidarbha region. The station is part of the rapid transit system operated by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro).

Key facts

Name	Airport
System	Nagpur Metro
Operator	Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MahaMetro)
Line	Orange Line (North–South corridor)
City	Nagpur, Maharashtra
Structure	Elevated
Country	India

Background

The Nagpur Metro project was undertaken to provide a modern mass rapid transit option for the rapidly growing urban region of Nagpur. The network is built around two principal corridors that intersect at Munje Square (Sitabuldi): the North–South Orange Line and the East–West Aqua Line. The Airport station lies along the southern stretch of the Orange Line, providing connectivity between the city centre and the airport precinct.

Location and connectivity

The station is located in the vicinity of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in south Nagpur. It is positioned along the Wardha Road corridor, which is one of the major arterial routes of the city. Adjacent stations on the Orange Line lie further north towards the city centre and further south towards Khapri, the southern terminus of the line.

Significance

By placing a metro station near the airport, the Nagpur Metro provides a rail-based access option for air travellers and for residents and workers of the surrounding commercial belt along Wardha Road, which includes information technology offices, hotels, and educational institutions. The station also contributes to reducing road traffic congestion on the Wardha Road corridor.

References

Wikidata entry: Q61367834