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| Purnea Airport - Purnia Airport Bihar Purnea Airport (livehindustan.com) |
SHORT INFOMATION
- IATA: none
- ICAO: VEPU
- Airport Type: Military
- Operator: Indian Air Force
- Location: Chunapur
- District: Purnia
- State: Bihar
- Country: India
- Elevation AMSL: 129 ft / 39 m
- Co-ordinates: 25°45′35″N 087°24′36″E
- Google Maps Location: https://tinyurl.com/PurneaAirport
- Address: Unnamed Road, Guasi, Bihar 854303
Runways
- Direction: 09/27
- Length: 8,700 feet / 2,652 meter
- Surface: Concrete
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| Purnea Airport, Satellite View |
Purnea Airport (ICAO: VEPU) is located near Purnia in the state of Bihar, India. This is the base of Indian Air Force. This airport was built for supplies to Indian Army in Sino-Indian War.
Recent Development
It has been selected in UDAN scheme of the Government of India. Airport Authority of India has given official nod for flight operations. So, the Government of Bihar has acquired 50 acres land for the construction of a passenger terminal, VVIP lounge, cargo terminal and 3 acres for road connectivity. Runway is being expanded to facilitate landing of multiple flights. It will benefit the people of Kosi region, especially Saharsa, Supaul, Madhepura, Purnia, Katihar, Araria and Kishanganj
Airlines and Destinations
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Spirit Air |
Charter: Kolkata, Patna |
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