Swami Vivekananda Airport, formerly known as Mana Airport, is a domestic airport serving the state of Chhattisgarh, India. The airport is located at Mana, approximately 15 km (9.3 mi) south-east of Raipur and 10 km (6.2 mi) east of Naya Raipur, situated conveniently between the two cities. On 24 January 2012, the airport was renamed after Swami Vivekananda, the iconic Hindu monk and philosopher who spent three years of his youth in Raipur between 1877 and 1879.
Airport Information | |
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Name | Swami Vivekananda Airport |
City | Raipur |
Country | India |
IATA Code | RPR |
Latitude | 21.180401 |
Longitude | 81.7388 |
Elevation (feet) | 1041 |
Wikipedia | Wikipedia link |
Keywords | Mana Airport, Raipur Airport |