Agartala, June 14 -- Airport Director Kishan Mohan Nehra said that Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala is fully equipped and prepared to handle international flight operations, highlighting the airport's rapid growth and expanding infrastructure.

Addressing a press conference, Nehra stated that the airport, which has emerged as one of the key aviation hubs in Northeast India, has significantly upgraded its facilities to meet increasing passenger demand and future expansion requirements, including the possibility of international air connectivity.

He noted that annual passenger traffic at the airport has nearly doubled over the past 12 years, rising from 8.09 lakh passengers in 2014-15 to around 15 lakh passengers in the 2025-2...