Bilaspur Airport
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India
PAB is the IATA airport code for Bilaspur Airport, located in Bilaspur, India. Its ICAO code is VEBU. The airport is classified as a Regional Airport with scheduled commercial passenger service. It operates in the Asia/Kolkata timezone at an elevation of 899 ft (274 m) above sea level. It has 2 runways.
About Bilaspur Airport
Wikipedia ↗Bilasa Devi Kevat Airport, also known as Bilaspur Airport, is a domestic airport serving the city of Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India. It is located at Chakarbhata, 10 km (6.2 mi) south from the city centre. The airport made by the Royal Indian Air Force in 1942, making it the first and oldest airport of Chhattisgarh. It is owned by the Airports Authority of India. In 1980s, the airport was used by Vayudoot to provide flights to Bhopal, Nagpur, Mumbai and Delhi. Currently, commercial scheduled flights are operated by Alliance Air to Bhopal, Delhi, Jabalpur and Prayagraj. It is named after Bilasa Bai Kevtin, a renowned 16th-century personality known for her bravery and courage to fight against difficult situations, who belonged to a fishermen tribe residing near the Arpa River.
Location
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗Runways (2)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,035 ft (1,535 m) | 82 ft (25 m) | Asphalt | No | Open |
| 17/35 | 5,035 ft (1,535 m) | 82 ft (25 m) | Asphalt | No | Open |
Airport Details
- IATA Code
- PAB
- ICAO Code
- VEBU
- Type
- Regional Airport
- City
- Bilaspur
- Country
- India
- Region
- Chhattisgarh
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Local Time
- —
- Elevation
- 899 ft (274 m)
- Coordinates
- 21.9884°N, 82.1110°E
External Links
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