Bhuj Airport – BHJ/VABJ Bhuj

Bhuj Airport is situated three kilometers from the center of Bhuj in Gujarat State, India. This domestic airport offers both public passenger and military services. It stands 48 kilometers from the Indo-Pakistan Border and spreads out to an area of 832 acres. Also known locally as the Shyamji Krishna Verma Airport, BHJ Airport shares the runway with the Bhuj Rudra Mata Air Force Base.

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Constructed in the 1950s, Bhuj Airport (BHJ) has been in service even before the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. There is a sole entry gate, one security counter, four check-in counters, and two boarding gates. Both arrivals and departures are handled in a single terminal that can hold a maximum of 350 passengers. The Indian Air Force and the Airports Authority of India are the main operators of the airport. Air India and Jet Airways are a few of the major airlines offering budget flights to and from the locale. Aside from the asphalt runway, Bhuj Airport also offers a permanent helipad. The apron can hold two Boeing 737 – 800 aircrafts simultaneously. Aircrafts up to the size of an Airbus A320 family can make use of the Bhuj Airport.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Those who want to stay near the Bhuj Airport (BHJ) have options like the Click Hotel Bhuj and the Grand 3D. The Regenta Resort Bhuj, by Royal Orchid is a 4-star hotel, located just 3.17 miles away from the airport. Some of the hotels even offer free airport shuttle and parking services.

The IXY-Kandla Airport at Gandhidham is the nearest local airport and is a couple of hours away. There are no international airports readily accessible from the city.