The special thing about the history of Marwar has been that most of the rulers here have always given importance to change over time and have adopted modernization and renewal. The most prominent name in this category comes from Maharaja Ummed Singh. Those who are also called the makers of modern Jodhpur. During his reign, new technologies had arrived in the world and he was never behind in using those techniques. However, their earlier rulers also encouraged renewal. In which the name of Maharaja Sir Pratapsinghji is also notable. During his time, he also built many modern buildings, buildings, etc.
1903, this is the year when Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji was born and the same year the first controlled, continuous, and operated aircraft took off in the world. Although if we talk about our mythological times, then according to the Ramayana period, aviation like Pushpak Vimana can be described at that time, if we talk about modern times, then it is considered as a matter of modern aviation. Perhaps this was also the reason that Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji had so much interest in operating the aircraft. Therefore, he is also called the father of aviation in Jodhpur. Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji was a successful ruler with visionary and modern views.
Maharaja Ummed Singh Ji started the construction of Jodhpur Airport in Ratanada near Umaid Bhawan Palace in 1924-25, which was fully completed by 1933. About 1 lakh 30 thousand rupees were spent at that time. In 1931, he started the Flying Club. By 1933, he had built 15 air stations in Marwar and also built electricity and light facilities, control towers, petrol-stores, and two runways at Jodhpur Airport. One for the runway public and the other for the runway Maharaja's private airplane. From time to time, Maharaja Ummed Singh Ji kept getting necessary and modern construction work done at the airport. He also got a building constructed for Assistant Aerodrome Officer.
The most important thing about Jodhpur Airport is that during the Second World War, in 1938-39 more than 1000 aircraft flew from here. At that time this airport was very helpful for the Royal Air Force. Apart from this, Jodhpur Air Base was actively effective even during the Kargil War of 1999.
Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji himself had knowledge of operating the aircraft and he also had 3 private aircraft of Sport, Cromper Sweet, and Prasivalgal. The fourth plane, Leopard Moth, was gifted to Maharaja by Seth Bhagchand Soni.
Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji had made a lot of efforts to make Jodhpur Airport an international airport, but it could not happen. But he set up a flying club for the general public of Jodhpur so that people can enjoy an aerial tour of Jodhpur city and see the city from a different perspective. The common people had to pay 10 rupees for air travel. Every day 3 Airways used to land at Jodhpur Airport. Air France, K.L.M. Airlines, and Indian transcontinental airways.
The Jodhpur Airport is currently operated by the Airport Authority of India. Today, Jodhpur Airport has many facilities like a cafeteria, pre-paid taxi service, luggage trolleys, on-call medical facilities, and wheelchairs for physically challenged passengers.
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