Last updated: September 2026
Muzaffarpur Airport, also called Patahi Airport, is Muzaffarpur’s own airstrip at Patahi, on the outskirts of the city. It does not have regular passenger flights yet, but it is being redeveloped by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, and the Bihar government has said flights are expected to start in 2026.
Muzaffarpur Airport: quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Muzaffarpur Airport (Patahi Airport) |
| Location | Patahi, Muzaffarpur, Bihar |
| Scheme | UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) |
| Developer | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Planned runway | About 1,300 metres, for small aircraft |
| Estimated project cost | About ₹72 crore (two phases) |
| Passenger flights | Not yet; expected to start in 2026 |
| Nearest working airports | Darbhanga Airport and Patna (Jay Prakash Narayan) Airport |
When will flights start from Muzaffarpur Airport?
Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has said that flights from Patahi Airport will begin in 2026. Muzaffarpur is one of five smaller Bihar airports being developed under UDAN, along with Saharsa, Munger, Valmikinagar and Birpur. Flight dates and routes will only be final once construction and regulatory approvals are complete, so treat any date as a target until an airline announces bookings.
Development work at Patahi Airport
AAI has planned the work in two phases:
- Phase 1 (about ₹28.58 crore): a new terminal building and administrative facilities
- Phase 2 (about ₹43.13 crore): the runway and airside infrastructure
The airport’s boundary wall has been completed, and the focus has moved to building the runway. The planned runway of about 1,300 metres is suitable for small regional aircraft of the kind used on UDAN routes.
History of the Patahi airstrip
Muzaffarpur has had an airstrip at Patahi for decades, used mainly for VIP and government flights. The airport was included in the UDAN scheme in 2018, and there has been a long public demand to restart passenger services so that people in Muzaffarpur and nearby districts do not have to travel to Patna or Darbhanga to fly.
Nearest airports to Muzaffarpur right now
| Airport | Approx. road distance from Muzaffarpur |
|---|---|
| Darbhanga Airport (DBR) | about 70 km |
| Patna – Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT) | about 75–80 km |
| Gaya Airport (GAY) | about 180 km |
Most travellers from Muzaffarpur fly from Patna or Darbhanga. For train travel, see our Muzaffarpur railway station guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an airport in Muzaffarpur?
Yes. Muzaffarpur has Patahi Airport, but it does not have regular commercial passenger flights yet. It is being upgraded under the UDAN scheme.
When will Muzaffarpur airport start flights?
The Bihar government has said flights from Patahi Airport are expected to start in 2026, once the runway and terminal work is finished.
Where is Muzaffarpur airport located?
The airport is at Patahi, on the outskirts of Muzaffarpur city.
Which is the nearest airport to Muzaffarpur?
Darbhanga Airport (about 70 km) and Patna Airport (about 75–80 km) are the nearest airports with regular flights.
What is the length of the Muzaffarpur airport runway?
The planned runway at Patahi Airport is about 1,300 metres, suitable for small regional aircraft.
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