Jay Prakash Narayan Airport — Patna, India

PAT is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, also known as Patna Airport, serving Patna, the capital city of Bihar state in India. As a state capital with a large population, Patna generates substantial air traffic, and PAT is one of the busier domestic airports in eastern India, connecting the city to major hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. The airport is named after the prominent Indian independence-era political leader Jayaprakash Narayan. Patna itself has ancient historical significance as the former Mauryan Empire capital of Pataliputra, and PAT serves both business travelers and religious pilgrims visiting Bihar's numerous Buddhist and historical sites. The airport has undergone terminal expansions to accommodate growing passenger demand.