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Medium airport

Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station

IATA IXXICAO VOBR🇮🇳 Bidar
Coordinates
17.9081°N, 77.4871°E
Elevation
2,178 ft (664 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IN-KA
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
0.4° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:44
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
18:37
Civil dusk
18:59

About 12h 31m 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 Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station

Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station

Bidar Airport is a domestic airport serving the city of Bidar, Karnataka, India. It operates as a civil enclave on the Indian Air Force's Bidar Air Force Station.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

VOBR

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 206,955 ft / 2,120 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
08 / 266,798 ft / 2,072 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APP122.850 MHz
Twr123.500 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MUMBAISpecial useFIRGNDFL999
CHENNAISpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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 Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station?

The ICAO code for Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station is VOBR, and its IATA code is IXX.

Where is Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station located?

Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station is medium airport located in Bidar, India, at an elevation of 2,178 ft (664 m).

How many runways does Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station have?

Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station has 2 runways, the longest being 6,955 ft / 2,120 m.

What time zone is Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station in?

Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station is approximately 0.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station?

The nearest airport to Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station is Kalaburagi Airport (GBI), about 46.8 nm to the sw, followed by Dundigul Air Force Academy and Begumpet Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.