Medium airport · Bikaner, India
Nal Airport
The IAF has deployed the first squadron of the indigenous HAL Tejas MK.1A (No.3 IAF) at this base. Its IATA code is BKB. Its ICAO code is VIBK. It has 1 runway, longest 8,960 ft (ASP). Elevation 750 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Bikaner, India |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BKB |
| ICAO code | VIBK |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,960 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 750 ft |
| Coordinates | 28.0706° N, 73.2072° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Nal Airport is known for
The IAF has deployed the first squadron of the indigenous HAL Tejas MK.1A (No.3 IAF) at this base.
History
The civil enclave within is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and regular scheduled flight under the UDAN scheme were inaugurated in 2017.
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- Lal Suhanra National Park · Pakistan · 116.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nal Airport?
The IAF has deployed the first squadron of the indigenous HAL Tejas MK.1A (No.3 IAF) at this base.
What is the airport code for Nal Airport?
Nal Airport — its IATA code is BKB and its ICAO code is VIBK.
Where is Nal Airport located?
Nal Airport serves Bikaner, India. Its coordinates are 28.0706° N, 73.2072° E.
What is the history of Nal Airport?
The civil enclave within is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and regular scheduled flight under the UDAN scheme were inaugurated in 2017.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26543
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bikaner_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.