Based on recent DGCA data, for the month of March 2025, Belagavi Airport – the city’s air traffic paints an insightful picture of its connectivity and passenger preferences. Here’s how the numbers stack up for air travel to and from five major cities:
1. Belagavi–Delhi: The Crown Route
With a total of 8,776 passengers (4,232 to Delhi and 4,544 returning), the Delhi route emerges as the busiest. This corridor also witnesses the highest freight from Delhi (0.98 tonnes), suggesting strong commercial or cargo ties. It’s the only route where the inbound freight is substantially higher than the outbound (0.14 tonnes). Clearly, the capital holds strong administrative, educational, and business pull for Belagavi’s flyers.
2. Belagavi–Bengaluru: The Business & Family Artery
A close second, the Bengaluru route sees a total of 7,816 passengers (3,996 outbound and 3,820 inbound). The freight movement is modest (0.05 tonnes each way), but mail movement to Bengaluru (0.04 tonnes) is the highest in the list. With both cities in Karnataka, this route likely serves a high mix of business travelers, students, and families.
3. Belagavi–Hyderabad: The Balanced Link
The Hyderabad route shows moderate activity with 4,056 passengers and minimal freight (0.01 tonnes outbound). Interestingly, passenger flow is almost evenly balanced (2015 to and 2041 from Hyderabad), indicating symmetrical demand, possibly for education and healthcare services.
4️⃣ Belagavi–Mumbai: Rising Yet Limited
The Mumbai route sees 2,432 passengers in total (1,180 outbound, 1,252 inbound). There’s no freight or mail activity, which might indicate the dominance of individual travelers over commercial cargo or institutional communications.
5️⃣ Belagavi–Jaipur: The Niche Route
At the bottom of the list, Jaipur has just 1,175 passengers, showing the least traffic. With no freight or mail data, this route likely caters to niche tourism or specific regional needs. The near balance in both directions (599 vs. 576) hints at a steady but small user base.
📊 Summary (Descending Order of Total Traffic):
Rank Route Total Passengers
1 Belagavi–Delhi 8,776
2 Belagavi–Bengaluru 7,816
3 Belagavi–Hyderabad 4,056
4 Belagavi–Mumbai 2,432
5 Belagavi–Jaipur 1,175
The air routes from Belagavi reveal its growing stature in domestic air connectivity. While Delhi and Bengaluru dominate the skies, cities like Jaipur and Mumbai indicate opportunities for further development or seasonal demand spikes. Freight movement is minimal overall, except for the Delhi route, suggesting room for cargo service enhancement.
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