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Bhuj Airport

IATA BHJICAO VABJ🇮🇳 Bhuj
Coordinates
23.2878°N, 69.6702°E
Elevation
268 ft (82 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IN-GJ
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
0.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
19:41
Civil dusk
20:06

About 13h 26m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Bhuj Airport

Bhuj Airport

Bhuj Airport is a domestic airport and an Indian Air Force base located in Bhuj in the Kutch District of the state of Gujarat, India. It is located 4 km from the city centre. It is situated at an altitude of 257 feet (78 m), and occupies a total area of 832 acres (337 ha). It is located 100 miles (160 km) from the Indo-Pakistan border.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VABJ

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 238,205 ft / 2,501 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP123.500 MHz
TWRTWR123.500 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MUMBAISpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all India airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle528 ft
Obstacle492 ft
Obstacle548 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bhuj Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bhuj Airport?

The ICAO code for Bhuj Airport is VABJ, and its IATA code is BHJ.

Where is Bhuj Airport located?

Bhuj Airport is medium airport located in Bhuj, India, at an elevation of 268 ft (82 m).

How many runways does Bhuj Airport have?

Bhuj Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,205 ft / 2,501 m.

Which airlines fly to Bhuj Airport?

Airlines historically serving Bhuj Airport include Air Sahara, Jet Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Bhuj Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Bhuj Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Bhuj Airport in?

Bhuj Airport is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Bhuj Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bhuj Airport is approximately 0.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bhuj Airport?

The nearest airport to Bhuj Airport is Kandla Airport (IXY), about 26 nm to the ese, followed by Mundra Airport and Mandvi Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bhuj Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.