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Sindhudurg Airport

Chipi, India

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Sindhudurg Airport

Chipi, India
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Coastal Konkan gateway serving Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra.

Opened
2021
Location
Chipi, India
Sindhudurg Airport, also known as Chipi Airport, is a regional airport located near the village of Chipi in Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India. It serves as a key access point to the scenic Konkan coastline, reducing travel time for tourists and residents who previously had to rely on road or rail connections to distant major airports. The airport was developed under India's UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) regional connectivity scheme, aimed at making air travel affordable and accessible to smaller cities and towns. It is operated by the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC). The facility is equipped to handle turboprop and small jet aircraft, serving leisure travelers visiting the beaches and forts of Sindhudurg as well as business passengers. Flight connections have included routes to Mumbai, making the region more accessible.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building designed to handle regional passenger traffic with basic amenities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to nearby towns including Kudal and Malvan is primarily available via taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
IndiGo has operated scheduled services at Sindhudurg Airport, particularly under the UDAN scheme.
Notable facts
  • ›Developed under India's UDAN regional connectivity scheme to boost affordable air travel.
  • ›Operated by the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC).
  • ›Located near Chipi village in Sindhudurg district on the Konkan coast.
  • ›Serves as a gateway to Sindhudurg's beaches, forts, and coastal tourism.
  • ›The airport significantly reduces travel time compared to road journeys from Mumbai.
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Gateway to the Konkan Coast nestled among verdant western hills

Sindhudurg Airport, also known as Chipi Airport, is a greenfield civil aviation facility located near Chipi village in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district. Inaugurated in 2021, it was developed to boost tourism and connectivity to the scenic Konkan coastline, a region famed for its forts, beaches, and Malvani culture. The airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India and serves as a vital link for one of Maharashtra's most historically rich yet underserved coastal regions.

Terminals
  • Terminal 1 — Single integrated passenger terminal handling both arrivals and departures with modest but functional facilities suited for regional operations.
Ground Transport
  • Pre-paid taxis available outside the terminal for Sindhudurg town and nearby coastal destinations
  • Auto-rickshaws available for short-distance transfers to Chipi village
  • Private cab and app-based taxi services bookable in advance from Kudal and Malvan
  • State-run MSRTC bus services connecting to Kudal and Sindhudurg district towns
Nearby Hotels
  • Sindhudurg Fort Resort, Malvan
  • Hotel Chivla Sea View, Malvan
  • Nirvaana Beach Resort, Tarkarli
  • MTDC Tarkarli Resort
  • Hotel Sai Prasad, Kudal
Dining

The airport terminal offers limited basic refreshment options given its regional scale, so travellers are advised to plan accordingly. The nearby towns of Malvan and Kudal are renowned for authentic Malvani cuisine, including fish curry, sol kadhi, and seafood thalis at local eateries. Tarkarli and Devbagh beachside shacks also provide fresh seafood dining experiences a short drive from the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • Book onward taxis or cabs in advance as on-demand transport options near the airport are limited.
  • Malvan, famous for scuba diving and Sindhudurg Fort, is approximately 35 km from the airport — plan a buffer for travel time.
  • The Konkan coast experiences heavy monsoon rains from June to September; check flight schedules during this period as services may be affected.
  • Carry local currency as ATM availability in the immediate airport vicinity may be limited.
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Sindhudurg Airport, also known as Chipi Airport, is a domestic airport serving the city of Sindhudurg, Maharastra, India. It is located at Chipi-Parule in Vengurla taluka, located 21 km (13 mi) from the nearest city of Malvan and 31 km (19 mi) from Sindhudurg. It has scheduled commercial flights to Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

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