Bhatinda Air Force Station — , India
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Distance & flight time from BUP
Bhatinda Air Force Station
Bhatinda Air Force Station is a military airfield operated by the Indian Air Force, located near the city of Bathinda in the northern Indian state of Punjab, rather than a civilian commercial airport. Coded BUP, the base is set 662 feet above sea level and maintains a single runway. As an active military installation, access to BUP is restricted, and it does not handle scheduled passenger flights in the way most airports in this list do. The airfield supports Indian Air Force operations in the Punjab region, which sits close to India's border with Pakistan, and any civilian use of the code has historically been limited or nonexistent.
Runways at Bhatinda Air Force Station (BUP)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9200 ft (2804 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bhatinda Air Force Station (BUP)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Bhatinda Air Force Station (BUP)
- Halwara International Airport (HWR) — 99.2 km (61.6 mi)
- Ludhiana Airport (LUH) — 131.7 km (81.8 mi)
- Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) — 143.2 km (89.0 mi)
- Maharaja Agrasen International Airport (HSS) — 153.6 km (95.4 mi)
- Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ) — 160.1 km (99.5 mi)
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC) — 199.9 km (124.2 mi)
- Faisalabad International Airport (LYP) — 207.6 km (129.0 mi)
- Pathankot Airport (IXP) — 233.8 km (145.3 mi)
People searching BUP are almost always researching Indian Air Force operations rather than booking a ticket, since Bhatinda Air Force Station is not open to commercial passengers. Aviation trackers also check the base's restricted status out of general curiosity.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bhatinda Air Force Station?
The IATA code for Bhatinda Air Force Station is BUP.
What is the ICAO code for Bhatinda Air Force Station?
The ICAO code for Bhatinda Air Force Station is VIBT. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.