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Bidar AFS

Facility Details

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
Coordinates17.9000°N, 77.4700°E
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
Map
Map of Bidar AFS
Nearby Bases
  1. 103 km Dundigal AFS
  2. 117 km Begumpet AFS
  3. 118 km Hakimpet AFS
Related
All Military Air Bases India Air Bases
Operating forces
🇮🇳 India India Air Force
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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