Medium airport · Bidar, India
Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station
Bidar is one of India's oldest military air bases, serves as a training school for Air Force pilots, and is the home of the Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team (SKAT). Its IATA code is IXX. Its ICAO code is VOBR. It has 2 runways, longest 6,955 ft (ASP). Elevation 2,178 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Bidar, India |
|---|---|
| IATA code | IXX |
| ICAO code | VOBR |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 6,955 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 2,178 ft |
| Coordinates | 17.9081° N, 77.4871° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station is known for
Bidar is one of India's oldest military air bases, serves as a training school for Air Force pilots, and is the home of the Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team (SKAT).
History
In pursuance of the long-pending demand for a civilian airport in Bidar, the Indian Air Force agreed to allow commercial flight operations, with a civilian terminal built in 2008-09 ahead of the Guru-ta-Gaddi celebrations at the Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib.
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- Charminar · India · 75.2 miles away
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- Mrugavani National Park · India · 67.9 miles away
- Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park · India · 69.5 miles away
- Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park · India · 82.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station?
Bidar is one of India's oldest military air bases, serves as a training school for Air Force pilots, and is the home of the Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team (SKAT).
What is the airport code for Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station?
Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station — its IATA code is IXX and its ICAO code is VOBR.
Where is Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station located?
Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station serves Bidar, India. Its coordinates are 17.9081° N, 77.4871° E.
What is the history of Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station?
In pursuance of the long-pending demand for a civilian airport in Bidar, the Indian Air Force agreed to allow commercial flight operations, with a civilian terminal built in 2008-09 ahead of the Guru-ta-Gaddi celebrations at the Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26605
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidar_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.