AI SummaryRCS UDAN Scheme Airports List 2026 has been released at the official website of Airport Authority of India at www.aai.aero. UDAN Scheme, the regional air connectivity scheme launched by the central government to make air travel cheaper, has now been upgraded as Modified UDAN. As per the latest data, 95 airports across the country have been operationalized to run flights under the scheme. In this article, we will tell you about the UDAN Scheme Airports List 2026 (operationalized) till 25 March 2026 and the RCS routes commenced under the scheme.
The list of 95 airports has been released based upon geographical, operational and commercial parameters which are now part of the regional connectivity scheme UDAN. Here is the complete List of 95 RCS Airports operationalized as on 25 March 2026. Under RCS, the government has connected underserved airports to key airports through flights that cost Rs. 2,500 for an hour of flying. As per the Ministry of Civil Aviation, 679 routes now connect 95 airports, heliports and water aerodromes across the country.
UDAN Scheme Airports List - Operationalized
Below is the state wise and location wise UDAN Scheme Airports List which are operationalized till 25 March 2026:-
| State | No. of Airports | Airport Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 11 | Agra, Prayagraj, Kanpur (Chakeri), Hindon, Bareilly, Kushinagar, Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Moradabad, Shravasti |
| Maharashtra | 7 | Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Nanded, Ozar (Nasik), Sindhudurg, Gondia, Amravati |
| Rajasthan | 3 | Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Kishangarh |
| Sikkim | 1 | Pakyong |
| West Bengal | 2 | Durgapur, Cooch Behar |
| Assam | 4 | Jorhat, Tezpur, Lilabari, Rupsi |
| Meghalaya | 1 | Shillong |
| Nagaland | 1 | Dimapur |
| Punjab | 4 | Adampur, Bhatinda, Ludhiana, Pathankot |
| Bihar | 2 | Darbhanga, Purnea |
| Karnataka | 7 | Belgaum, Hubli, Mysore, Kalaburgi (Gulbarga), Bidar, Vidyanagar, Shivamogga |
| Kerala | 1 | Kannur |
| Himachal Pradesh | 6 | Kullu, Shimla, Mandi, Rampur, Reckong Peo, Shimla (Sanjoli) |
| Gujarat | 8 | Porbandar, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Kandla, Mundra, Statue of Unity, Sabarmati River Front, Keshod |
| Chhattisgarh | 3 | Jagdalpur, Bilaspur, Ambikapur |
| Andhra Pradesh | 2 | Kadapa, Kurnool |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 | Salem |
| Odisha | 4 | Jharsuguda, Jeypore, Rourkela, Utkela |
| Pondicherry | 1 | Pondicherry |
| Daman and Diu | 1 | Diu |
| Madhya Pradesh | 3 | Gwalior, Rewa, Datia |
| Uttarakhand | 13 | Pantnagar, Pithoragarh, Sahastradhara, Chinyalisaur, Gaucher, New Tehri, Srinagar, Haldwani, Almora, Champawat, Munsyari, Nainital, Bageshwar |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 3 | Tezu, Passighat, Hollongi |
| Haryana | 1 | Hissar |
| Jharkhand | 2 | Deoghar, Jamshedpur |
| Manipur | 2 | Jiribam, Tamenglong |
| Lakshadweep | 1 | Agatti |
Link for 95 RCS Udan Airports List Operationalized till 25 March 2026 - https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/rcs_news_notifications/95-RCS%20Airports%20operationalized%20as%20on%2025.03.2026.pdf
RCS UDAN Scheme Routes List & PDF
Here is the list of 679 RCS routes commenced as on 15 July 2026 which connect 95 airports, heliports and water aerodromes across the country. More than 3.58 lakh flights have operated under the scheme since its launch, benefiting over 1.68 crore passengers. On downloading the PDF file from the official website of Airport Authority of India, the complete list of UDAN Scheme Routes List will appear.
Background for Regional Connectivity Scheme
UDAN (Udey Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme was launched in October 2016 by the central government through the National Civil Aviation Policy 2016. Under the scheme, the government aims to provide cheap air travel at Rs. 2500 per hour of flight to tier 2 and tier 3 cities.
The scheme has been upgraded to Modified UDAN, which was launched on 4 July 2026. This new phase is being implemented over a period of 10 years, from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36, with a total outlay of Rs. 28,840 crore. It focuses on developing 100 new airports from existing unserved airstrips, setting up 200 modern helipads, and providing viability gap funding to airlines for up to five years.
For more details, visit the official website of Airport Authority of India at https://www.aai.aero/en/rcs-udan
Rahul Kumar
Uttar Pradesh
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Good news for Bidaries... Hope all Bidries will connect with all Metropolitan Cities...
All is well good news for bidar people jai hind bharath mata ke jay om sai ram
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Good for Bidar and gulbarga people. Hope it succeeds. Hope they maintain cheap rates. Bangalore to Bidar at Rs 2000 is within the reach of many people.Departure from Bangalore at 7PM and at 8PM one is at home in Bidar.
What is the present status of Utkela (Kalakandi), Odisha airport.
When UDAN flight is likely to start from Bhubaneshwar to Utkela & Utkela to Raipur.
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