Bhatinda Air Force Station
Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)
About 13h 47m 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 Bhatinda Air Force Station
Bathinda Airport is a domestic airport and an Indian Air Force base serving the city of Bathinda and the Malwa region in Punjab, India. It is located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north-west of the city in Bhisiana and near the village of Killi Nihal Singh Wala. The airport operates commercial flights under the Airports Authority of India as a civil enclave of the Bhisiana Air Force Station. Alliance Air was the only commercial airline that operated flights from the airport to Delhi from December 2016 till 2020. Since then, the airport remained inactive, until when in September 2023, FlyBig, restarted flight operations by starting flights to Ghaziabad and later to Dehradun from 18 September 2023.
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Live weather
VIBTLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 / 31 | 9,200 ft / 2,804 m | 150 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELHI | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all India airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bhatinda Air Force Station.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Bhatinda Air Force Station?
The ICAO code for Bhatinda Air Force Station is VIBT, and its IATA code is BUP.
Where is Bhatinda Air Force Station located?
Bhatinda Air Force Station is medium airport located in India, at an elevation of 662 ft (202 m).
How many runways does Bhatinda Air Force Station have?
Bhatinda Air Force Station has 1 runway, the longest being 9,200 ft / 2,804 m.
What time zone is Bhatinda Air Force Station in?
Bhatinda Air Force Station is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).
What is the magnetic variation at Bhatinda Air Force Station?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Bhatinda Air Force Station is approximately 1.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Bhatinda Air Force Station?
The nearest airport to Bhatinda Air Force Station is Sirsa Air Force Station (VISA), about 44.5 nm to the sse, followed by Halwara International Airport and Chunian Heliped.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Bhatinda Air Force Station data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.