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Sabeya Airport is a military airport located at Kandh Gopi Village in Gopalganj District, Bihar. It is situated 3 km (1.9 mi) from Hathua. It is under control of Defence Ministry of India. But here is not any military and forces.[1]

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Sabeya Airport
IATA: none ICAO: none
Summary
Airport type	Military
Owner	Defence Ministry of India
Serves	Gopalganj
Location	Hathua
In use	During World War II
Elevation AMSL	246 ft / 75 m
Coordinates	26°23′54.0″N 84°17′34.5″E
Map
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History

It was built by Defence Ministry of British-India Government..517 acres (209 ha). It is very sensitive for defence because it is close to the China Border. It was used by British Air Force in World War II[2]

UDAN Scheme

The Government of India has sanctioned to start air service of 26 airport under regional connectivity scheme UDAN: it is under it. Recently^[when?] Gopalganj MP raised question on it in Parliament. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (India) requested a report from the Defence Ministry. It is 10 km (6.2 mi) from Thawe (famous for Thawe Devi Temple), so it is important for tourism.

See also

• Patna Airport
• Darbhanga Airport
• Muzaffarpur Airport
• Gaya Airport
• Purnea Airport
• Raxaul Airport

References

History of Hathua Sabaya Airport of Gopalganj

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