Gondia Airport — Gondia, India

Gondia Airport (GDB), also referred to as Birsi Airport, serves Gondia in the Indian state of Maharashtra, a district known for rice cultivation and its proximity to several wildlife reserves including tiger habitats in the surrounding forested landscape. GDB has historically operated with limited scheduled commercial service, functioning more consistently as a training airfield and occasional regional connector under India's regional connectivity initiatives aimed at boosting air access to smaller cities. The airport's fortunes have fluctuated with changes in government aviation policy and carrier interest in underserved routes. For travelers, GDB offers a potential gateway to nearby tiger reserves such as Nagzira and Navegaon, though ground transport remains common for reaching these destinations.