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Bhuj Airport

Bhuj, India

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Bhuj Airport

Bhuj, India
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Gateway to the Rann of Kutch in western Gujarat.

Location
Bhuj, India
Bhuj Airport (IATA: BHJ, ICAO: VABJ) is a civil enclave airport located near Bhuj, the district headquarters of Kutch in the state of Gujarat, India. The airport serves as an important connectivity hub for the Kutch region, supporting tourism to the famous Rann of Kutch and facilitating business travel linked to the area's industrial growth. The airport is jointly operated by the Indian Air Force and the Airports Authority of India (AAI), functioning as a civil enclave within a military aerodrome. It was significantly rebuilt following the devastating 2001 Bhuj earthquake, which caused widespread destruction across the region. Bhuj Airport handles domestic flights connecting the city primarily to major Indian metros. It plays a crucial role during the annual Rann Utsav festival, when tourist traffic to the region peaks considerably.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling domestic passenger operations within the civil enclave.
Getting to & from
Taxis and auto-rickshaws are the primary modes of ground transport connecting the airport to Bhuj city, located approximately 4 kilometres away.
Airlines here
IndiGo and Air India operate scheduled domestic services at Bhuj Airport, connecting it to cities such as Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Notable facts
  • ›Bhuj Airport is a civil enclave within an Indian Air Force base.
  • ›The airport was substantially rebuilt after the catastrophic 2001 Bhuj earthquake that devastated the region.
  • ›It serves as a key gateway for tourists visiting the Rann of Kutch, particularly during the Rann Utsav festival.
  • ›The airport is managed jointly by the Indian Air Force and the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
  • ›Kutch district, served by this airport, is the largest district by area in India.
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Airlines serving this airport

Jet Airways
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Air Sahara
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Routes

BHJ → BOM9W · 73H
BHJ → BOMS2 · AT7 73H
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Bhuj Airport is a domestic airport and an Indian Air Force base located in Bhuj in the Kutch District of the state of Gujarat, India. It is located 4 km from the city centre. It is situated at an altitude of 257 feet (78 m), and occupies a total area of 832 acres (337 ha). It is located 100 miles (160 km) from the Indo-Pakistan border.

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