Bhuj Airport — Bhuj, India
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Distance & flight time from BHJ
Bhuj Airport
Bhuj Airport serves the city of Bhuj in Gujarat, western India, at a low elevation of 268 feet, operating a single runway shared with military use. Bhuj sits in the Kutch district, bordered by the vast salt marshes of the Rann of Kutch near the Pakistani border. Domestic flights from here connect to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and other major Indian cities, giving the district a faster option than the long road journey across Gujarat's western edge. Kutch's landscape shifts dramatically between dry salt flats and more fertile agricultural areas, and Bhuj functions as the district's main administrative and commercial hub. Given its position near an international border, the airfield here keeps a dual civilian-military character common to airports in this part of India.
Runways at Bhuj Airport (BHJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8205 ft (2501 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bhuj Airport (BHJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 123.5 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 123.5 MHz |
Airports near Bhuj Airport (BHJ)
- Kandla Airport (IXY) — 48.1 km (29.9 mi)
- Jamnagar Airport (JGA) — 97.9 km (60.8 mi)
- Rajkot Airport (RAJ) — 157.4 km (97.8 mi)
- Rajkot International Airport (HSR) — 172.9 km (107.4 mi)
- Porbandar Airport (PBD) — 182.2 km (113.2 mi)
- Keshod Airport (IXK) — 227.7 km (141.5 mi)
- Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD) — 303.9 km (188.8 mi)
- Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) — 309.7 km (192.4 mi)
Traders tracking handicraft and textile shipments out of Kutch search BHJ for cargo timings, alongside tourists booking flights toward the Rann's vast salt desert landscape during the cooler winter season.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bhuj Airport?
The IATA code for Bhuj Airport is BHJ.
What is the ICAO code for Bhuj Airport?
The ICAO code for Bhuj Airport is VABJ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.