Shravasti Airport

Shrawasti Airport
श्रावस्ती हवाई अड्डा
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Airports Authority of India
Location Shrawasti, Uttar Pradesh, India
Elevation AMSL 366 ft / 112 m
Coordinates 27°30′11″N 082°01′37″E / 27.50306°N 82.02694°E / 27.50306; 82.02694
Map
Shrawasti Airport
Location of airport in Uttar Pradesh
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
4,250 1,295 Asphalt

Shrawasti Airport is situated in Shravasti District in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is near an important Buddhist pilgrimage site; Buddha is believed to have spent 24 monsoons in this city. Age-old stupas, majestic monasteries and several temples near the village of "Sahet-Mahet" establish Buddha's association with Shravasti. Under UDAN-II scheme, flights from Shravasti to Lucknow would be started soon.

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