With the new terminal at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA),Guwahati International Airport Limited (GIAL)), is transforming Assam into the Northeast’s aviation and economic hub—driving connectivity, tourism and inclusive growth across all eight sister states.
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Guwahati, often called the ‘Gateway to the Northeast’, is on the brink of a historic transformation. The soon-to-be-inaugurated new terminal at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA) – T2 – is more than an infrastructure milestone. It is a symbol of how modern aviation can power inclusive regional growth. Spearheaded by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India’s largest operator of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) airports, the terminal represents a bold step in the Adani Group’s commitment to shaping India’s connected future.
Designed with a vision that blends sustainability, technology and diverse local culture, the T2 embodies a balance between heritage and progress. Built to handle 13.1 million passengers annually, it will ease congestion, elevate passenger experience and bring the world closer to the Northeast in line with the government’s Act East policy.
But beyond the architectural grandeur and operational efficiency lies a deeper purpose: to catalyse economic integration across all eight Northeastern states — Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Sikkim.
For the region’s entrepreneurs, exporters and small businesses, improved connectivity means access to larger markets and faster supply chains. From Assam’s tea and handicrafts to Nagaland’s horticulture and Tripura’s agri-produce, the terminal will serve as a vital conduit for trade, tourism and investment. Local industries stand to gain from a seamless logistics ecosystem -linking producers to buyers, artisans to markets and ideas to opportunities.
The terminal is also expected to boost Assam’s tourism economy, creating direct and indirect employment across hospitality, transport and allied sectors. With easier air access, Guwahati is poised to emerge as a launchpad for travellers exploring the Northeast’s natural and cultural treasures — from the Kaziranga National Park and Majuli Island to the monasteries of Tawang and the rolling hills of Shillong.
Equally significant is the impact on the diaspora and regional mobility. Improved air connectivity will bridge distances for students, professionals and families spread across India and abroad, enhancing the flow of people, knowledge, and investment into the region.
Under the stewardship of Guwahati International Airport Limited (GIAL), LGBIA is evolving from a transit point to an economic gateway — one that will stimulate growth corridors, attract aviation-linked businesses and strengthen the state’s gross domestic product (GDP). The ambitious project also reinforces the Adani Group’s belief that infrastructure is a force for inclusive progress, one that unites India’s diverse geographies through shared prosperity.
As the new terminal prepares to open its doors, it stands as a testament to Assam’s aspirations and GIAL’s vision — to connect people, cultures and economies while shaping India’s rise as a global aviation hub. In every sense, Guwahati’s new terminal is not just an airport; it is the runway to the Northeast’s future.
