Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 2: Private aviation traffic at Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur, has recorded noticeable rise over the past year, reflecting the growing demand for charter services and private aviation, premium leisure travel, and high-profile destination events. The trend mirrors the broader expansion of India’s business aviation and non-scheduled operator (NSOP) segment, particularly across key Tier-2 destinations.
LAS Ground Force’s Udaipur subsidiary, the licensed concessionaire for ground handling services at the airport, has been supporting a significant portion of this growth. The company currently manages a majority share of private aviation movements at the airport, offering customized passenger handling, rapid turnaround coordination, and executive-level ground services designed for business and charter operators.
Industry data indicates that charter movements have increased sharply during peak wedding seasons, festive periods, and large corporate events. Demand has been driven by high-net-worth travelers, corporate groups, and event planners seeking flexible schedules, privacy, and direct connectivity.
A notable shift within the segment is the growing preference for point-to-point charter operations between non-metro cities. Airports such as Udaipur are increasingly being used as primary entry points, reducing reliance on metropolitan hubs and improving travel efficiency for premium travelers.
Udaipur’s positioning as one of India’s leading luxury tourism and destination wedding locations continues to support aviation demand. The city regularly hosts large-scale premium events and international leisure groups, often requiring multiple business jet and charter aircraft movements within short operational windows.
Further capacity improvements are expected with the development of upgraded terminal infrastructure at the airport. The expansion is projected to enhance passenger growth in scheduled services, and improve operational flexibility for both commercial and private aviation.
“Udaipur is emerging as an important hub and a case study for premium leisure and charter travel,” said Humin Burzin Daver, Chairman of LAS Ground Force. “With infrastructure enhancements underway and increasing interest from airline and charter operators, we expect tremendous growth in movements and expanded operational activity at the airport.”
LAS Ground Force expects the upward trend to continue, supported by rising charter demand, expansion of private aircraft fleets, increasing use of direct non-metro connectivity, and the continued strength of luxury tourism and destination events in the region