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Bhuj Airport
Bhuj Airport (VABJ/BHJ) serves Bhuj, India. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 268 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VABJ
- Name: Bhuj Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 23.2878
- Longitude: 69.670197
- Elevation: 268 ft
- Country: India
- Municipality: Bhuj
- IATA Code: BHJ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 2501x46m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 123.500 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 123.500 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: AAI Bhuj; coordination with IAF required.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW per AAI tariff; approx INR 150-350/ton
- Parking Fee: INR 40-100/ton per 4h block
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: INR
- Remarks: Bhuj Airport (Rudra Mata). AAI operated. Near Rann of Kutch. Gujarat.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: IOCL supply. Limited availability.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. Near international border; security clearance may be needed.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Joint civil-military (IAF Bhuj). Elevation 268 ft AMSL.
Airport Services
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India Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 24 hours minimum; 7 working days for Prior Reference Countries (PRC)
- Landing Lead Time: Standard: 3 working days (flight on 4th day). PRC countries: 7 working days (flight on 8th day). Tech stop/fuel stop: 1 working day (except PRC). Military airports: 15-20 business days.
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require DGCA permit and security clearance. Ministry of Defence approval needed for certain routes.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VABJ?
- The tower frequency at Bhuj Airport is 123.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VABJ?
- Bhuj Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does VABJ require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Bhuj Airport (India).
- Does VABJ require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Bhuj Airport.