Airports / India / BUP
Bhatinda Air Force Station.
India · 662 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
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32 ratings
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Operators based
662
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#44 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 32 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
45 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sirsa Air Force Station (VISA).
Overview
Bhatinda Air Force Station (VIBT / BUP) sits in India, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 662 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
BUP has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Sirsa Air Force Station (VISA, 45 nm), Halwara International Airport (HWR, 54 nm), and Ludhiana Airport (LUH, 71 nm). BUP offers a single 9,200-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of BUP vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BUP, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
VIBT
IATA
BUP
FAA / Local
VIBT
Elevation
662 ft
Coordinates
30.2701° N · 74.7558° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 662 ft, BUP sits higher than 52% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,200 ft
- 13/319,200 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,200 ft
BUP's 9,200 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.
- 45nmVISASirsa Air Force Station
- 54nmHWRHalwara International AirportHalwara
- 71nmLUHLudhiana Airport
- 77nmLHEAllama Iqbal International AirportLahore
- 83nmHSSMaharaja Agrasen International AirportHisar
- 86nmATQSri Guru Ram Das Ji International AirportAmritsar
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BUP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,900 nm | 11h 48m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,051 nm | 14h 28m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,054 nm | 14h 29m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,199 nm | 14h 49m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,361 nm | 15h 12m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,365 nm | 15h 12m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,371 nm | 15h 13m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,468 nm | 15h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BUP?
- Bhatinda Air Force Station's longest paved runway is 9,200 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 BUP?
- Bhatinda Air Force Station has one runway; the longest measures 9,200 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BUP?
- The closest alternate is Sirsa Air Force Station (VISA), about 45 nm away, followed by Halwara International Airport (HWR) at 54 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BUP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 48m (4,900 nm), Seattle about 14h 28m (6,051 nm), Boston about 14h 29m (6,054 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.