Sahnewal Airport – LUH

Operated by the Airports Authority of India, Sahnewal Airport is a public-use airfield owned by the government. It is sometimes referred to as Ludhiana Airport and is recognized internationally by its IATA location identifier LUH and ICAO location identifier VILD. Sahnewal Airport is located in Sahnewal, 12 kilometers from the southeastern side of the city of Ludhiana, India. This local airport mostly serves Ludhiana and other neighboring cities within the Ludhiana District.

Best Time to Visit

The Sahnewal Airport, which resides at an elevation of 254 meters above the mean sea level, covers no less than 130 acres of land. It has one runway, an asphalt-paved airstrip spanning to a length of 1,463 meters, and one passenger terminal that can only handle 40 passengers. The public airport was initially served by Air India Regional, connecting Ludhiana to Delhi via an ATR-42 aircraft. However, airline operations stopped in 2014. It was resumed three years later under the UDAN scheme, but the flight is now served by Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India. While visiting Ludhiana and its neighboring cities, you can also drive to Abadpura, Jalandhar, and Talhan.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Three of the best hotels and the nearest to the airport are the Regenta Central Klassik, the chic Oyo 3144 Hotel Sunder Classic and the City Heart Sarovar Portico. These hotels promise each guest with complimentary breakfast and airport shuttles upon their request. They are also conveniently accessible from the popular landmarks in the area, including Furu Nanak Bhawan, Guru Nanak Stadium, and Punjab Agricultural University.