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Bidar AFS

Bidar AFS (ICAO VOBR) is an active joint civil-military airfield in India, operated by the Indian Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 2,804 m). Home to Air Force Academy, Hawk Operational Training Squadron, Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team.

Facility Details

Map
Map of Bidar AFS

17.9000°N, 77.4700°E · 664 m elevation

Summary
Operating Country 🇮🇳 India
Location🇮🇳 India
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1943
Operating OrganizationIndian Air Force
Units
Air Force AcademyHawk Operational Training SquadronSurya Kiran Aerobatics Team
Location & Technical Details
Elevation664 m (2,178 ft)
IATA codeIXX
ICAO codeVOBR
Runways
02/20 · 2,804 m (9,199 ft) · Asphalt08/26 · 2,743 m (8,999 ft) · Asphalt
Nearby Bases
  1. 103 km Dundigal AFS Indian Air Force Academy
  2. 117 km Begumpet AFS National Service Scheme unit
  3. 118 km Hakimpet AFS Fighter Training Wing
Related
All Military Air Bases India Air Bases
Operating forces
🇮🇳 India India Air Force
More Indian Air Force bases
Belgaum Airport Lohegaon AFS Nagpur AFS Ojhar AFS Yelahanka AFS

Description

Bidar Airport operates as a civil enclave on the Indian Air Force's Bidar Air Force Station, serving the city of Bidar, Karnataka, India. It is one of India's oldest military air bases and functions as a training school for Air Force pilots. The Indian Air Force operates the Air Force Academy, which utilizes Kiran Mk II trainers, and the Hawk Operational Training Squadron (HOTS), which operates BAE Hawk Advanced jet trainers. The base is also home to the Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team (SKAT). A civilian terminal was constructed in 2008-2009 to facilitate commercial flight operations, allowing for dual military and public use.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Facility details completed (construction year, usage, host country)
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records reconciled against aeronautical sources
  3. AUG 12026 Updated Runways updated
  4. APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed