Jeypore Airport (PYB)

Jeypore Airport (PYB) is a primary regional aviation hub serving the Koraput district and the southern 'tribal heartland' of Odisha, India, located approximately 2 miles (3 km) from the city center. The airport operates from a compact, recently renovated passenger terminal designed specifically to facilitate domestic regional connectivity under the national UDAN scheme. It acts as a critical infrastructure link, connecting the industrial and cultural districts of Jeypore to major regional hubs like Bhubaneswar (BBI) and Visakhapatnam (VTZ) via daily services operated by IndiaOne Air. The terminal infrastructure provides essential amenities across its unified layout, featuring modernized check-in counters and a comfortable air-conditioned waiting lounge for departing travelers. Due to the facility's specialization in small 9-seater aircraft like the Cessna Grand Caravan, travelers should note that strict weight limits (typically 10kg check-in) are enforced, and there are no large-scale commercial food courts or duty-free shops on-site. The facility is fully accessible and maintains a professional environment, though passengers are strongly encouraged to utilize the terminal's clean restroom facilities prior to boarding, as the small regional aircraft utilized here are not equipped with onboard lavatories. Ground transportation to central Jeypore is well-supported by local taxi ranks and auto-rickshaw stands situated directly outside the terminal exit, providing a quick 10 to 15-minute link to the city's main districts and the nearby NH-26 highway. As of 2025, the facility is undergoing a major multi-million dollar upgrade to achieve 3C-category status, which includes extending the runway to 2,700 meters and installing advanced night-landing systems to eventually support 72-seater ATR-72 aircraft. This expansion will significantly enhance the airport's capacity, providing a streamlined and reliable gateway for both business travelers and visitors exploring the region's diverse ecological and heritage sites.