Sabeya Airport @ Kandh Gopi, Gopalganj District, Bihar (IN)

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Airport Type: Military
Owner: Defence Ministry of India
Serves: Bhagalpur
Location: Kandh Gopi
District: Gopalganj
State: Bihar
Country: India
Elevation AMSL: 246 ft / 75 m
Coordinates: 26°23′54.0″N 84°17′34.5″E
Google Maps Location: https://tinyurl.com/SabeyaAirport
Address: Kandh Gopi, Bihar 841438

Sabeya Airport, Satellite View

Sabeya Airport is a military airport located at Kandh Gopi Village in Gopalganj District, Bihar. It is situated 3 km (1.9 mi) from Hathua. It is under control of Defence Ministry of India. But here is not any military and forces.

History

It was built by Defence Ministry of British-India Government with the help of Hathua Raj (local principality state) in 1868 on 517 acres (209 ha). It is very sensitive for defence because it is close to the China Border. It was used by British Air Force in World War II and the royal family of Hathua Raj for personal use.

UDAN Scheme

The Government of India has sanctioned to start air service of 26 airport under regional connectivity scheme UDAN: it is under it. Recently Gopalganj MP raised question on it in Parliament. The Civil Aviation Ministry requested a report from the Defence Ministry. It is 10 km (6.2 mi) from Thawe (famous for Thawe Devi Temple), so it is important for tourism.

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