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Airports / India / BHO
Large airport · BHO
Raja Bhoj International Airport.
Bhopal, India · 1,711 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
8,533 ratings
0
Operators based
1,711
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Bhopal, IndiaELEV 1,711 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
8,533
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,711
Field elevation
feet above sea level
91
Nearest alternate
nm to IDR
Field standing
#34 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 8533 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
91 nm
To the nearest alternate
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR).
Overview
Raja Bhoj International Airport (VABP / BHO) sits in Bhopal, India, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 1,711 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BHO for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR, 91 nm), Kota Airport (KTU, 139 nm), and Jabalpur Airport (JLR, 150 nm). With a single 9,022-foot paved runway, BHO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BHO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Bhopal.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“We picked up some delicious chocolates from the Schmitten Luxury Chocolates outlet and also bought Haldiram sweets, which were available in convenient small travel-friendly packs.”
TemporaryYatri5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Raja Bhoj Airport is a well-maintained and efficiently managed airport that offers a smooth travel experience.”
TemporaryYatri5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VABP
IATA
BHO
FAA / Local
VABP
Elevation
1,711 ft
Coordinates
23.2875° N · 77.3374° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 1,711 ft, BHO sits higher than 79% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,022 ft
- 12/309,022 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,022 ft
BHO's 9,022 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 91nmIDRDevi Ahilya Bai Holkar International AirportIndore
- 139nmKTUKota AirportKota
- 150nmJLRJabalpur AirportJabalpur
- 150nmAVRAmravati AirportAmravati
- 156nmAKDAkola AirportAkola
- 163nmNAGDr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International AirportNagpur
Location
Open the full mapVABP · Raja Bhoj International Airport · Bhopal, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BHO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,244 nm | 12h 36m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,429 nm | 15h 21m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,493 nm | 15h 30m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,611 nm | 15h 46m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,639 nm | 15h 50m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,766 nm | 16h 8m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,804 nm | 16h 13m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,811 nm | 16h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BHO?
- Raja Bhoj International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,022 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BHO?
- Raja Bhoj International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,022 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BHO?
- The closest alternate is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 91 nm away, followed by Kota Airport (KTU) at 139 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BHO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 36m (5,244 nm), Seattle about 15h 21m (6,429 nm), Boston about 15h 30m (6,493 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.