Sabeya Airport

Military airport in Bihar, India

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]

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

1. "Exercise for domestic flight service started from Sabaya Airport". Hindustan Team. Hindustan. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
2. "The initiative. Ministry's plan to deve". Prabhat Khabar. Prabhat Khabar. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2020.

History of Hathua Sabaya Airport of Gopalganj

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