Airports In Haryana


 
 
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Airports In Haryana

There are seven airports in Haryana namely Ambala Air Force Station, Bhilwara Airport, Bhiwani Airport, Hisar Airport, Kalka Airport, Karnal Airport and Sirsa Air Force Station. These airports serve the purpose of Indian Air Force and not for domestic or international purposes. The only airport, which operates the international and domestic airlines in Haryana is situated in Chandigarh.

  • It is an important means of transport in Haryana for traveling of people and cargo. Perishable goods and agro products are sent to different parts of the country from Haryana through air transport.
  • The Civil Aviation Wing of Haryana Government was formed on lst November, 1966. The aviation department has set up domestic as well as international airports in Haryana.
  • As per Economic Survey 2020 - 21, the state has 5 civil aviation airstrips in Hisar, Bhiwani, Karnal, Narnaul and Pinjore.
  • The state has 2 flying training centres in Karnal and Pinjore.
  • The state has 6 airports that cater to national and international traffic for both passengers and cargo. They are Karnal, Hisar, Pinjore, Narnaul, Bhiwani and Jind.
  • Ambala, Bhilwara, Bhiwani, Hisar, Kalka and Sirsa are air force stations that are highly secure and cater to defence needs of the entire Northern region of India.
  • On 31st January, 2010, India's First Aero Sports Centre was established in the Narnaul city near Bachhod Airstrip. It is known as Rajiv Gandhi Aero Sports Centre.
  • The state has Ambala Air Force base in Ambala, Hisar flying club in Hisar, Karnal flying club in Karnal and Pinjore flying club in Pinjore.
  • Chandigarh Airport

    It is an airport located in the Union Territory of Chandigarh, India. It is listed as one of the major airports in North India. Instead of leaving the airport as domestic airport, work is underway for an international airport. Airport is being integrated with upcoming Chandigarh International Airport.

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    The state has ________________airports that cater to national and international traffic for both passengers and cargo.

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