Bhatinda Air Force Station (VIBT)
Medium airport · Punjab, India
Airport data
| Name | Bhatinda Air Force Station |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIBT |
| IATA | BUP |
| Elevation | 662 ft (202 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°16'12" E 74°45'21" 30.27010, 74.75580 |
| Location | Punjab, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,200 ft (2804 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bhatinda Air Force Station at a glance
Bhatinda Air Force Station is a medium airport in Punjab, India, known to airline systems as BUP. The field elevation of 662 ft (202 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIBT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 9,200 ft (2804 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIBT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bhatinda Air Force Station
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sirsa Air Force Station | VISA | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Halwara International Airport | VIHX | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Ludhiana Airport | VILD | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Allama Iqbal International Airport | OPLA | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Maharaja Agrasen International Airport | VIHR | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bhatinda Air Force Station
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 662 ft field elevation of Bhatinda Air Force Station can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 139 airports and airfields we list for India — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bhatinda Air Force Station
What is the ICAO code of Bhatinda Air Force Station?
The ICAO identifier of Bhatinda Air Force Station is VIBT, and its IATA code is BUP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bhatinda Air Force Station above sea level?
Bhatinda Air Force Station sits at an elevation of 662 feet (202 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bhatinda Air Force Station located?
The airport lies at 30.2701, 74.7558 — in Punjab, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sirsa Air Force Station, about 82 km away.
Does VIBT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIBT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bhatinda Air Force Station?
Bhatinda Air Force Station has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,200 ft (2804 m) with a ASP surface.