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Bellary Airport

Bellary, India

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Bellary Airport

Bellary, India
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Gateway to the iron-ore heartland of Karnataka.

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Bellary, India
Bellary Airport (IATA: BEP, ICAO: VOBI) is a domestic civil enclave airport located near Bellary, a city in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka, India. The airport operates within a facility shared with military infrastructure and handles limited scheduled domestic traffic. The airport is situated in a region historically significant for its iron-ore and steel industries, serving as an air link for business travelers and officials connected to the mining sector. Air connectivity has historically been intermittent, with services periodically suspended and resumed based on demand and airline viability. Bellary Airport falls under the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and has been targeted under India's UDAN regional connectivity scheme to improve air access to smaller cities.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling domestic passengers with limited facilities.
Getting to & from
Taxis and auto-rickshaws are the primary means of ground transport between the airport and Bellary city center, approximately 15 km away.
Airlines here
Services have historically been operated by carriers such as Air India Regional and SpiceJet under the UDAN scheme, though schedules have been inconsistent.
Notable facts
  • ›Bellary Airport is a civil enclave operating alongside a military airfield.
  • ›The airport has been included under India's UDAN regional connectivity scheme.
  • ›Bellary is a major iron-ore and steel production hub in Karnataka.
  • ›Scheduled services at the airport have been intermittent over the years.
  • ›The airport is managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
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Gateway to the iron-rich heartland of northern Karnataka's historic plains

Bellary Airport, also known as Jindal Vijayanagar Airport, is a small regional airfield serving the mineral-rich Bellary district of Karnataka, India. Located near one of India's largest iron ore production zones, the airport primarily supports business travel connected to the steel and mining industries. It has historically operated limited scheduled services, with connectivity subject to seasonal and commercial demand.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single, compact terminal handling limited domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Auto-rickshaws available outside the terminal for city transfers
  • Taxis and private cabs bookable through local operators
  • Private car hire arranged through hotels or travel agents in Bellary city
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Sandur Manganese
  • Hotel Priyadarshini Bellary
  • Hotel Vijayalakshmi
  • Mayura Vijayanagara (KSTDC)
Dining

In-terminal dining options are extremely limited given the airport's small scale, with basic refreshments available during flight operations. Visitors are advised to dine at hotels or restaurants in Bellary city, where local Karnataka cuisine including jowar roti and spiced lamb dishes is widely available.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with the airline well in advance, as services at Bellary can be infrequent or suspended.
  • Pre-arrange ground transport as taxis may not always be readily available at the terminal on arrival.
  • Bellary city is approximately 15–20 km from the airport; factor in travel time when planning connections.
  • Carry cash as ATM and card facilities inside the terminal may be limited.

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Encyclopaedia

Bellary Airport is an airport serving Bellary, a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was once served by Tata Airlines and Vayudoot. Bellary was a part of the first commercial flight of India which was from Karachi to Madras, flown by J.R.D Tata on 15 October 1932. This is the first airport of Karnataka built as early as 1932. However, as of May 2018, the airport is without commercial air service. Jindal Vijaynagar Airport, located about 36 kilometres (22 mi) west of the city, is used instead for this purpose. A new airport for Bellary is being planned as well.

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