Sthapati expands Jodhpur Airport with pastel-coloured terminal inspired by Rajputana architecture

Sthapati, an architecture firm, has finalized the expansion of Jodhpur Airport in Rajasthan, India, reflecting the area's regal heritage. The new terminal spans 23,400 square meters and showcases a facade made of pinky-orange glass fibre-reinforced concrete, adorned with intricate geometric patterns, rounded domes, and multi-foil arches inspired by the iconic Mehrangarh Fort and Umaid Bhawan Palace. Designed to accommodate two million travelers each year, it features six aerobridges and murals crafted by local artisans, illustrating royal courts and peacocks. The entrance canopy is reminiscent of grand gateways, while the design pays homage to Jodhpur's aviation history, marked by Maharaja Umaid Singh's establishment of the Jodhpur Flying Club in 1931. Sthapati emphasized that the airport is intended to enhance Jodhpur's status as a tourism hub for Western Rajasthan.