GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Air Bases ·🇮🇳 India

Bathinda AFS

Bathinda AFS (ICAO VIBT) is an active joint civil-military airfield in India, operated by the Indian Air Force. It has 1 runway (2,804 m). Home to the 34th Wing, No. 108 Squadron IAF, No. 200 Squadron, No. 3001 Squadron.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇮🇳 India
Location🇮🇳 India
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1975
Operating OrganizationIndian Air Force
Units & aircraft
34th WingNo. 108 Squadron IAFNo. 200 SquadronNo. 3001 Squadron
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates30.2700°N, 74.7556°E
Elevation201 m (659 ft)
IATA codeBUP
ICAO codeVIBT
Runways
13/31 · 2,804 m (9,199 ft) · Asphalt/Concrete
Websitewww.aai.aero/en/airports/bathinda
Map
Map of Bathinda AFS
Nearby Bases
  1. 82 km Sirsa AFS
  2. 99 km Halwara AFS
  3. 128 km Suratgarh AFS
  4. 143 km PAF Base Lahore · 🇵🇰 Pakistan
  5. 160 km Amritsar AFS
  6. 161 km Adampur AFS
Related
All Military Air Bases India Air Bases
Operating forces
🇮🇳 India India Air Force
More Indian Air Force bases
Ambala AFS Chandigarh AFS Pathankot AFS Sarsawa AFS Jammu AFS

Description

Bathinda Airport, also known as Bhisiana Air Force Station, is a dual-use airport serving Bathinda and the Malwa region in Punjab, India. It is located 16 kilometers north-west of the city in Bhisiana. The air force base was constructed in 1975 and its status was upgraded to a strategically important air force station and a wing on February 18, 1980. The Indian Air Force operates the base and provides air traffic control and emergency services for the airport. Commercial flights operate from a civil enclave under the Airports Authority of India. The Indian Army has also deployed aviation units at this location, including the Drishti-10 Starliner UAV. The airport features a 1,200-square-meter terminal for commercial operations and a single runway, 13/31.

Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and other open sources. Last updated on 13 August 2026. Suggest a change
Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Facility details recorded (official website, elevation, airport codes)
  2. AUG 12026 Updated Runways and units updated
  3. APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed