Medium airport · Bellary, India
Bellary Airport
Bellary was a part of the first commercial flight of India which was from Karachi to Madras, flown by J.R.D Tata on 15 October 1932. Its IATA code is BEP. Its ICAO code is VOBI. It has 1 runway, longest 3,630 ft (ASP). Elevation 30 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Bellary, India |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BEP |
| ICAO code | VOBI |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 3,630 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 30 ft |
| Coordinates | 15.1628° N, 76.8828° E |
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What Bellary Airport is known for
Bellary was a part of the first commercial flight of India which was from Karachi to Madras, flown by J.R.D Tata on 15 October 1932.
History
This is the first airport of Karnataka built as early as 1932. However, as of May 2018, the airport is without commercial air service.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Bellary Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Hampi · India · 30.4 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Bellary Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Rajiv Gandhi National Park · India · 116.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bellary Airport?
Bellary was a part of the first commercial flight of India which was from Karachi to Madras, flown by J.R.D Tata on 15 October 1932.
What is the airport code for Bellary Airport?
Bellary Airport — its IATA code is BEP and its ICAO code is VOBI.
Where is Bellary Airport located?
Bellary Airport serves Bellary, India. Its coordinates are 15.1628° N, 76.8828° E.
What is the history of Bellary Airport?
This is the first airport of Karnataka built as early as 1932. However, as of May 2018, the airport is without commercial air service.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26604
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellary_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.