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Kullu–Manali Airport (IATA: KUU, ICAO: VIBR) (informally also called Bhuntar Airport) is an airport located in Bhuntar, Kullu in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The airport is located 11 km from Kullu town and 52 km from Manali.
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | Government of India | ||||||||||
| Operator | Airports Authority of India | ||||||||||
| Serves | Kullu, Manali | ||||||||||
| Location | Bhuntar, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh,  India | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,089 m / 3,573 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 31°52′36″N 77°09′16″E | ||||||||||
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Bhuntar is considered a challenging airport for pilots because of its single runway set in a deep valley whose peaks rise several thousand feet higher than the runway. Also, the airport is located on the banks of the river Beas, and in 1995, its flash floods posed a threat to the runway. The new air terminal at Bhuntar was inaugurated in 2008, and the airport apron enlarged to park two aircraft at a time.[1] Kingfisher Airlines ceased operations in September 2012[2] while Air India Regional resumed its operations to Kullu in May 2013.[3] Himalayan Bulls in collaboration with Deccan Charters has commenced Kullu-Chandigarh-Kullu flights thrice a day from 2 April 2014.
Upgrades
In order to strengthen air connectivity in the state, the Himachal Pradesh Government plans to upgrade the airport. The Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT) Roorkee has prepared a detailed feasibility report for expanding the airport runway by 550 metres at a cost of Rs. 248 crore. The Airports Authority of India (AAI), which operates the airport, has planned an extension of another 60 metres.[4]
Airlines and destinations
| Airlines | Destinations |
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| Alliance Air | Chandigarh, Delhi |
| Pawan Hans | Chandigarh, Shimla |
Statistics
References
- "Flight to safety". The Indian Express. 20 June 2010. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
- "Kingfisher shuts down operation in Himachal". Hindustan Times. 30 September 2012. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- "Air India to start flights to Dharamsala, Kullu today". The Indian Express. 15 May 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
- "Himachal keen to expand airports". Zeenews.india.com. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
External links
- IAF's ALG
- Air Marshal K. K. Nohwar, Pace of Infrastructure Development in Border Areas: Adequate?, Centre for Air Power Studies, 13 March 2018
- Accident history for KUU at Aviation Safety Network
- Kullu Manali Airport at Airports Authority of India web site
- Himalayan Bulls
На других языках
[de] Flughafen Kullu-Bhuntar
Der ca. 1090 m hoch gelegene Flughafen Kullu-Bhuntar (englisch Kullu Airport; auch Bhuntar Airport oder Kullu-Manali Airport) ist ein nationaler Flughafen beim am Zusammenfluss von Beas und Parbati gelegenen Ort Bhuntar ca. 12 km (Fahrtstrecke) südlich der Kleinstadt Kullu bzw. etwa 50 km südlich von Manali im Bundesstaat Himachal Pradesh im Norden Indiens.- [en] Kullu–Manali Airport
[es] Aeropuerto de Bhuntar
El Aeropuerto de Bhuntar, también conocido como Aeropuerto de Kullu Manali o Aeropuerto de Kullu, (IATA: KUU, OACI: VIBR) es un aeropuerto ubicado en Bhuntar, en el estado de Himachal Pradesh.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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