Purnea Airport
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.
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| Airport type | Military | ||||||||||
| Operator | Indian Air Force | ||||||||||
| Location | Chunapur, Purnia | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 129 ft / 39 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 25°45′35″N 087°24′36″E | ||||||||||
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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. But as of now case of air service from purnea implicated in legal screw, purnea airport start date will have to wait due to land acquisition dispute.
References
- http://www.telegraphindia.com/1121027/jsp/bihar/story_16127294.jsp#.UkUUrD9lZYE Purnea gets flight
- http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-07/patna/34972294_1_purnia-kolkata-air-map-direct-flights Purnia back on air map
- business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/air-services-to-start-from-purnea-next-month-112102600460_1.html
3. Alok chandra (5 October 2016).bihar-largest-international-airport-will-built-in-purnia- Dainik Bhaskar
4 20 July 2018.bhagalpur-air-services-will-start-soon-in-purnia-. Dainik Jagaran
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