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	{{Short description\|Airport serving Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, India}}		{{Short description\|Airport serving Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, India}}
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	===Runway===		===Runway===

	In 2010, the length of the runway was increased to {{convert\|2744\|m\|ft}}, making it possible for larger aircraft to land at Bhopal.<ref name="HT1">{{cite news \| url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/direct-haj-flight-from-bhopal/article1-552532.aspx \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140106182955/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/direct-haj-flight-from-bhopal/article1-552532.aspx \| url-status = dead \| archive-date = 6 January 2014 \| title = Direct Haj flight from Bhopal \| work = [[Hindustan Times]] \| date = 3 June 2010 \| access-date = 16 June ~~2022~~}}</ref> The first direct seasonal international flight from Bhopal was to [[Jeddah]], a [[Hajj]] charter flown by [[Saudia]] on 23 October 2010 for Hajj travellers.<ref name="TOI">{{cite news \| url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/First-direct-flight-from-Bhopal-to-Jeddah-from-tomorrow/articleshow/6785546.cms \| title = First direct flight from Bhopal to Jeddah from tomorrow \| work = [[The Times of India]] \| date = 21 October 2010 \| access-date = 16 June ~~2022~~}}</ref>		In 2010, the length of the runway was increased to {{convert\|2744\|m\|ft}}, making it possible for larger aircraft to land at Bhopal.<ref name="HT1">{{cite news \| url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/direct-haj-flight-from-bhopal/article1-552532.aspx \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140106182955/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/direct-haj-flight-from-bhopal/article1-552532.aspx \| url-status = dead \| archive-date = 6 January 2014 \| title = Direct Haj flight from Bhopal \| work = [[Hindustan Times]] \| date = 3 June 2010 \| access-date = 16 June 2015}}</ref> The first direct seasonal international flight from Bhopal was to [[Jeddah]], a [[Hajj]] charter flown by [[Saudia]] on 23 October 2010 for Hajj travellers.<ref name="TOI">{{cite news \| url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/First-direct-flight-from-Bhopal-to-Jeddah-from-tomorrow/articleshow/6785546.cms \| title = First direct flight from Bhopal to Jeddah from tomorrow \| work = [[The Times of India]] \| date = 21 October 2010 \| access-date = 16 June 2015}}</ref>

	===Renewable energy===		===Renewable energy===

	In 2013, the airport became the first airport in the state to use solar power for running its utility grid system. A 100-kilowatt solar power plant was made operational in June 2013, with plans to install a 2-megawatt solar power plant at the airport in the future.<ref name="HT2">{{cite news \| url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/bhopal/raja-bhoj-airport-all-set-to-use-solar-energy/article1-1079501.aspx \| title = Raja Bhoj airport all set to use solar energy \| work = [[Hindustan Times]] \| date = 20 June 2013 \| access-date = 16 June ~~2022~~}}{{dead link\|date=August 2021\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> The airport has night landing facilities, an Instrument Landing System (ILS) and CAT VII fire services.<ref name="AAI">{{cite web \| url = http://www.aai.aero/misc/AAI_Provides_Modern_Terminal_Building.pdf \| title = New terminal of Bhopal international airport opened for public \| publisher = Airports International Indian edition \| date = August 2011 \| access-date = 16 June ~~2022~~}}</ref>		In 2013, the airport became the first airport in the state to use solar power for running its utility grid system. A 100-kilowatt solar power plant was made operational in June 2013, with plans to install a 2-megawatt solar power plant at the airport in the future.<ref name="HT2">{{cite news \| url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/bhopal/raja-bhoj-airport-all-set-to-use-solar-energy/article1-1079501.aspx \| title = Raja Bhoj airport all set to use solar energy \| work = [[Hindustan Times]] \| date = 20 June 2013 \| access-date = 16 June 2015}}{{dead link\|date=August 2021\|bot=medic}}{{cbignore\|bot=medic}}</ref> The airport has night landing facilities, an Instrument Landing System (ILS) and CAT VII fire services.<ref name="AAI">{{cite web \| url = http://www.aai.aero/misc/AAI_Provides_Modern_Terminal_Building.pdf \| title = New terminal of Bhopal international airport opened for public \| publisher = Airports International Indian edition \| date = August 2011 \| access-date = 16 June 2015}}</ref>

	===Cargo and Logistics hub===		===Cargo and Logistics hub===
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	==Integrated terminal==		==Integrated terminal==
	The integrated terminal building worth Rs 1.35 billion was inaugurated on 28 June 2011 by the then Civil Aviation minister, [[Vayalar Ravi]].<ref name="DNA">{{cite news \| url = http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-new-terminal-of-bhopal-international-airport-opened-for-public-1560104 \| title = New terminal of Bhopal international airport opened for public \| work = [[Daily News & Analysis]] \| date = 28 June 2011 \| access-date = 16 June ~~2022~~}}</ref> The state government had given 400 acres of land for the construction of international terminal. The terminal building is built over an area of {{convert\|26936\|m2}} and has 14 check-in counters, 4 immigration counters for departures and 6 immigration counters for arrival.		The integrated terminal building worth Rs 1.35 billion was inaugurated on 28 June 2011 by the then Civil Aviation minister, [[Vayalar Ravi]].<ref name="DNA">{{cite news \| url = http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-new-terminal-of-bhopal-international-airport-opened-for-public-1560104 \| title = New terminal of Bhopal international airport opened for public \| work = [[Daily News & Analysis]] \| date = 28 June 2011 \| access-date = 16 June 2015}}</ref> The state government had given 400 acres of land for the construction of international terminal. The terminal building is built over an area of {{convert\|26936\|m2}} and has 14 check-in counters, 4 immigration counters for departures and 6 immigration counters for arrival.
	[[File:Bhopal Airpost Inside (3).jpg\|thumb\|Interior of the Terminal at Bhopal Airport]]		[[File:Bhopal Airpost Inside (3).jpg\|thumb\|Interior of the Terminal at Bhopal Airport]]
	[[File:Bhopal Airport Inside (1).jpg\|thumb\|Terminal view from Apron]]		[[File:Bhopal Airport Inside (1).jpg\|thumb\|Terminal view from Apron]]

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	\| name = Raja Bhoj Airport		\| name = Raja Bhoj Airport
	\| image = Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) Bhopal India.jpg		\| image = File:Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) Bhopal India.jpg
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	\| operator = [[Airports Authority of India]]		\| operator = [[Airports Authority of India]]
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	\| city-served = [[Bhopal]], [[Sehore]], [[Hoshangabad]], [[Raisen]] [[Madhya Pradesh]]		\| city-served = [[Bhopal]], [[Sehore]], [[Hoshangabad]], [[Guna, India\|Guna]], [[Raisen]] [[Madhya Pradesh]]
	\| location = Gandhi Nagar, [[Bhopal]]		\| location = Gandhi Nagar, [[Bhopal]]
	\| elevation-f = 1,719		\| elevation-f = 1,719
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	\| stat3-data = 1,454 ({{decrease}}4.7%)		\| stat3-data = 1,454 ({{decrease}}4.7%)
	\| footnotes = Source: [[Airport Authority of India\|AAI]]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Annexure III - Passenger Data\|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar202kAnnex3.pdf\|website=www.aai.aero\|access-date=19 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Annexure II - Aircraft Movement Data\|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar202kAnnex2.pdf\|website=www.aai.aero\|access-date=19 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Annexure IV - Freight Movement Data\|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar202kAnnex4.pdf\|website=www.aai.aero\|access-date=19 May 2021}}</ref>		\| footnotes = Source: [[Airport Authority of India\|AAI]]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Annexure III - Passenger Data\|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar202kAnnex3.pdf\|website=www.aai.aero\|access-date=19 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Annexure II - Aircraft Movement Data\|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar202kAnnex2.pdf\|website=www.aai.aero\|access-date=19 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Annexure IV - Freight Movement Data\|url=https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/traffic-news/Mar202kAnnex4.pdf\|website=www.aai.aero\|access-date=19 May 2021}}</ref>
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	'''Raja Bhoj Airport''' {{Airport codes\|BHO\|VABP}} is the primary airport serving [[Bhopal]], capital of the Indian state of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. Named after the 10th century [[Paramara dynasty\|Paramara]] king [[Raja Bhoj]], it is the second busiest airport in [[Madhya Pradesh]] after [[Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport\|Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport]] in [[Indore]].		'''Raja Bhoj Airport''' {{Airport codes\|BHO\|VABP}} is the primary airport serving [[Bhopal]], capital of the Indian state of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. Named after the 10th century [[Paramara dynasty\|Paramara]] king [[Raja Bhoj]], it is the second busiest airport in [[Madhya Pradesh]] after [[Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport\|Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport]] in [[Indore]] in terms of passenger movement and aircraft movement.
			Bhopal Airport is set to get the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility due to its advantageous central location in India.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=India \|first1=Press Trust of \|title=Civil aviation min announces new MRO policy; seeks to attract investments \|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/civil-aviation-min-announces-new-mro-policy-seeks-to-attract-investments-121090901180_1.html \|website=Business Standard India \|access-date=12 October 2021 \|date=9 September 2021}}</ref>

	It is located in the north-western side of Bhopal, 15 kilometers away from the [[Bhopal Junction railway station\|Bhopal Junction]] railway station in the city centre, and 20 kilometers away from the [[Habibganj railway station]] in the south of the city. The airport is also near the intersection of National Highway 46 (which forms a ring-road around Bhopal) and State Highway 18, which connects Bhopal to Indore.		It is located in the north-western side of Bhopal, 15 kilometers away from the [[Bhopal Junction railway station\|Bhopal Junction]] railway station in the city centre, and 20 kilometers away from the [[Habibganj railway station]] in the south of the city. The airport is also near the intersection of National Highway 46 (which forms a ring-road around Bhopal) and State Highway 18, which connects Bhopal to Indore.
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	A new Air Cargo Hub is being planned with 17 acres land sanctioned near the airport for the same, while for now, the old terminal building is being redeveloped into a Cargo Complex to increase cargo operations from the capital airport. The temporary Air Cargo Complex will be inaugurated by October 2019.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-to-get-air-cargo-services-within-a-month\|title=Bhopal to get air cargo services within a month\|website=Latest Indian news, Top Breaking headlines, Today Headlines, Top Stories at Free Press Journal\|language=en\|access-date=2019-11-14}}</ref>		A new Air Cargo Hub is being planned with 17 acres land sanctioned near the airport for the same, while for now, the old terminal building is being redeveloped into a Cargo Complex to increase cargo operations from the capital airport. The temporary Air Cargo Complex will be inaugurated by October 2019.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-to-get-air-cargo-services-within-a-month\|title=Bhopal to get air cargo services within a month\|website=Latest Indian news, Top Breaking headlines, Today Headlines, Top Stories at Free Press Journal\|language=en\|access-date=2019-11-14}}</ref>

			===Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Facility===
			Bhopal airport has been selected as one of the eight new destinations to set up Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India. The central location of the airport throughout the country provides ample growth and logistics prospects for the facility.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=India \|first1=Press Trust of \|title=Civil aviation min announces new MRO policy; seeks to attract investments \|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/civil-aviation-min-announces-new-mro-policy-seeks-to-attract-investments-121090901180_1.html \|website=Business Standard India \|access-date=12 October 2021 \|date=9 September 2021}}</ref>

	===Immigration check post and International flights===		===Immigration check post and International flights===
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	The integrated terminal building worth Rs 1.35 billion was inaugurated on 28 June 2011 by the then Civil Aviation minister, [[Vayalar Ravi]].<ref name="DNA">{{cite news \| url = http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-new-terminal-of-bhopal-international-airport-opened-for-public-1560104 \| title = New terminal of Bhopal international airport opened for public \| work = [[Daily News & Analysis]] \| date = 28 June 2011 \| access-date = 16 June 2015}}</ref> The state government had given 400 acres of land for the construction of international terminal. The terminal building is built over an area of {{convert\|26936\|m2}} and has 14 check-in counters, 4 immigration counters for departures and 6 immigration counters for arrival.		The integrated terminal building worth Rs 1.35 billion was inaugurated on 28 June 2011 by the then Civil Aviation minister, [[Vayalar Ravi]].<ref name="DNA">{{cite news \| url = http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-new-terminal-of-bhopal-international-airport-opened-for-public-1560104 \| title = New terminal of Bhopal international airport opened for public \| work = [[Daily News & Analysis]] \| date = 28 June 2011 \| access-date = 16 June 2015}}</ref> The state government had given 400 acres of land for the construction of international terminal. The terminal building is built over an area of {{convert\|26936\|m2}} and has 14 check-in counters, 4 immigration counters for departures and 6 immigration counters for arrival.
	[[File:Bhopal Airpost Inside (3).jpg\|thumb\|Interior of the Terminal at Bhopal Airport]]		[[File:Bhopal Airpost Inside (3).jpg\|thumb\|Interior of the Terminal at Bhopal Airport]]

	[[File:Bhopal Airport Inside (1).jpg\|thumb\|Terminal view from Apron]]		[[File:Bhopal Airport Inside (1).jpg\|thumb\|Terminal view from Apron]]

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	==Airlines and destinations==		==Airlines and destinations==
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	{{Airport-dest-list		{{Airport-dest-list
	\|[[Air India]]\| [[Indira Gandhi International Airport\|Delhi]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport\|Mumbai]], [[Pune Airport\|Pune]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.naidunia.com/madhya-pradesh/bhopal-air-india-bhopal-pune-flight-will-start-from-march-28-schedule-released-6686644\|title=Air India's Bhopal-Pune flight will start from March 28\|work=Naidunia\|accessdate=31 January 2021}}</ref>		\|[[Air India]]\| [[Indira Gandhi International Airport\|Delhi]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport\|Mumbai]], [[Pune Airport\|Pune]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.naidunia.com/madhya-pradesh/bhopal-air-india-bhopal-pune-flight-will-start-from-march-28-schedule-released-6686644\|title=Air India's Bhopal-Pune flight will start from March 28\|work=Naidunia\|date=31 January 2021\|accessdate=31 January 2021}}</ref>
	\|[[~~FlyBig~~]]\| [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport\|Ahmedabad]] ~~(begins 1 October 2021)~~, [[~~Raipur~~ Airport\|~~Raipur~~]] ~~(temporarily suspended)<ref>{{cite web~~\|~~url= https://flybig.paxlinks.com/search-schedule\|title=Flybig\|access-date=3 April 2021}}</ref>~~
	\|[[~~IndiGo~~]]\| [[~~Agra~~ Airport\|~~Agra~~]] ~~(Resumes 1 October 2021)~~,~~<ref name="IndiGo new flights">{{cite web\|url=https://www.goindigo.in/information/new-flights.html\|title=IndiGo New Flight Information Status And Schedule\|access-date=22 March 2021}}</ref>~~ [[~~Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel~~ International Airport\|~~Ahmedabad~~]] ~~(Resumes 1 October 2021)~~, [[~~Allahabad~~ Airport\|~~Allahabad~~]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://~~centreforaviation~~.com/~~news~~/~~indigo~~-~~to-commence~~-bhopal-~~allahabad~~-~~service~~-in-~~mar~~-~~2021~~-~~1059064\|title=IndiGo to commence Bhopal~~-~~Allahabad service on 28 March 2021\|accessdate=22 March 2021~~}}</ref> [[Kempegowda International Airport\|Bangalore]], [[Chennai Airport\|Chennai]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport\|Delhi]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport\|Hyderabad]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport\|Mumbai]]}}		\|[[IndiGo]]\| [[Agra Airport\|Agra]], [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport\|Ahmedabad]], [[Allahabad Airport\|Allahabad]], [[Kempegowda International Airport\|Bangalore]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport\|Delhi]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport\|Hyderabad]], [[Cochin International Airport\|Kochi]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport\|Mumbai]], [[Swami Vivekananda Airport\|Raipur]]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Flights from Bhopal to Rewa, Raipur to start by year-end\| website=[[The Times of India]]\| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/flights-from-bhopal-to-rewa-raipur-to-start-by-year-end/articleshow/87029897.cms}}</ref> }}

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	*[http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/bhopal_generalinfo.jsp Raja Bhoj Airport] ([[Airports Authority of India]] web site)		*[http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/bhopal_generalinfo.jsp Raja Bhoj Airport] ([[Airports Authority of India]] web site)
	*{{WAD\|VABP}}
	{{City of Bhopal}}		{{City of Bhopal}}
	{{Airports in India}}		{{Airports in India}}

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'''Raja Bhoj Airport''' {{Airport codes|BHO|VABP}} is the primary airport serving [[Bhopal]], capital of the Indian state of [[Madhya Pradesh]]. Named after the 10th century [[Paramara dynasty|Paramara]] king [[Raja Bhoj]], it is the second busiest airport in [[Madhya Pradesh]] after [[Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport|Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport]] in [[Indore]].

It is located in the north-western side of Bhopal, 15 kilometers away from the [[Bhopal Junction railway station|Bhopal Junction]] railway station in the city centre, and 20 kilometers away from the [[Habibganj railway station]] in the south of the city. The airport is also near the intersection of National Highway 46 (which forms a ring-road around Bhopal) and State Highway 18, which connects Bhopal to Indore.

==Development==
===Runway===

In 2010, the length of the runway was increased to {{convert|2744|m|ft}}, making it possible for larger aircraft to land at Bhopal.<ref name="HT1">{{cite news | url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/direct-haj-flight-from-bhopal/article1-552532.aspx | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140106182955/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/direct-haj-flight-from-bhopal/article1-552532.aspx | url-status = dead | archive-date = 6 January 2014 | title = Direct Haj flight from Bhopal | work = [[Hindustan Times]] | date = 3 June 2010 | access-date = 16 June 2015}}</ref> The first direct seasonal international flight from Bhopal was to [[Jeddah]], a [[Hajj]] charter flown by [[Saudia]] on 23 October 2010 for Hajj travellers.<ref name="TOI">{{cite news | url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/First-direct-flight-from-Bhopal-to-Jeddah-from-tomorrow/articleshow/6785546.cms | title = First direct flight from Bhopal to Jeddah from tomorrow | work = [[The Times of India]] | date = 21 October 2010 | access-date = 16 June 2015}}</ref>

===Renewable energy===

In 2013, the airport became the first airport in the state to use solar power for running its utility grid system. A 100-kilowatt solar power plant was made operational in June 2013, with plans to install a 2-megawatt solar power plant at the airport in the future.<ref name="HT2">{{cite news | url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/bhopal/raja-bhoj-airport-all-set-to-use-solar-energy/article1-1079501.aspx | title = Raja Bhoj airport all set to use solar energy | work = [[Hindustan Times]] | date = 20 June 2013 | access-date = 16 June 2015}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The airport has night landing facilities, an Instrument Landing System (ILS) and CAT VII fire services.<ref name="AAI">{{cite web | url = http://www.aai.aero/misc/AAI_Provides_Modern_Terminal_Building.pdf | title = New terminal of Bhopal international airport opened for public | publisher = Airports International Indian edition | date = August 2011 | access-date = 16 June 2015}}</ref>

===Cargo and Logistics hub===

A new Air Cargo Hub is being planned with 17 acres land sanctioned near the airport for the same, while for now, the old terminal building is being redeveloped into a Cargo Complex to increase cargo operations from the capital airport. The temporary Air Cargo Complex will be inaugurated by October 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-to-get-air-cargo-services-within-a-month|title=Bhopal to get air cargo services within a month|website=Latest Indian news, Top Breaking headlines, Today Headlines, Top Stories at Free Press Journal|language=en|access-date=2019-11-14}}</ref>

===Immigration check post and International flights===

In September, the [[Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)|DGCA]] started the process for granting international status to Raja Bhoj airport.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/immigration-facility-at-raja-bhoj-airport-soon/articleshow/71946236.cms|title=Immigration facility at Raja Bhoj airport soon {{!}} Bhopal News - Times of India|last1=Nov 7|first1=TNN {{!}} Updated|last2=2019|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-11-14|last3=Ist|first3=4:15}}</ref> In November 2019, a joint central team composed of members of the [[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|Ministry of Home Affairs]] and [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)|Ministry of Civil Aviation]] visited the airport to review the arrangements in starting immigration facilities, and did not find any major hurdles.<ref name=":0" /> With this, the airport is all set to become an immigration check post,<ref name=":0" /> which is a mandatory requirement for operating international flights.[[File:Bhopal airport, showing multiple aircrafts taxiing .jpg|thumb|264x264px|View of the apron from the aerobridge.]]

==Integrated terminal==
The integrated terminal building worth Rs 1.35 billion was inaugurated on 28 June 2011 by the then Civil Aviation minister, [[Vayalar Ravi]].<ref name="DNA">{{cite news | url = http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-new-terminal-of-bhopal-international-airport-opened-for-public-1560104 | title = New terminal of Bhopal international airport opened for public | work = [[Daily News & Analysis]] | date = 28 June 2011 | access-date = 16 June 2015}}</ref> The state government had given 400 acres of land for the construction of international terminal. The terminal building is built over an area of {{convert|26936|m2}} and has 14 check-in counters, 4 immigration counters for departures and 6 immigration counters for arrival.
[[File:Bhopal Airpost Inside (3).jpg|thumb|Interior of the Terminal at Bhopal Airport]]

[[File:Bhopal Airport Inside (1).jpg|thumb|Terminal view from Apron]]

It also has twenty-two customs counters, 11 for arrival and 11 for departure, and six X-ray machines for security.<ref name="AAI"/> The terminal, now, also has an eatery and a few retail stores, that were developed as part of the Airport Authority of India (AAI) scheme of master concessionaire. The terminal is connected with 3 aerobridges.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/soon-mnc-restaurant-at-bhopal-airport-for-quality-food/articleshow/62681142.cms|title=Soon, MNC restaurant at Bhopal airport for quality food - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref> A fourth aerobridge is under construction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/third-aerobridge-at-bhopal-airport-by-october/articleshow/67464939.cms|title=Third aerobridge at Bhopal airport by October {{!}} Bhopal News - Times of India|last1=10 Jan|first1=Ramendra Singh {{!}} TNN {{!}} Updated|last2=2019|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-18|last3=Ist|first3=8:04}}</ref>

==Airlines and destinations==
{{Airport-dest-list
|[[Air India]]| [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]], [[Pune Airport|Pune]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.naidunia.com/madhya-pradesh/bhopal-air-india-bhopal-pune-flight-will-start-from-march-28-schedule-released-6686644|title=Air India's Bhopal-Pune flight will start from March 28|work=Naidunia|accessdate=31 January 2021}}</ref>
|[[FlyBig]]| [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport|Ahmedabad]] (begins 1 October 2021), [[Raipur Airport|Raipur]] (temporarily suspended)<ref>{{cite web|url= https://flybig.paxlinks.com/search-schedule|title=Flybig|access-date=3 April 2021}}</ref>
|[[IndiGo]]| [[Agra Airport|Agra]] (Resumes 1 October 2021),<ref name="IndiGo new flights">{{cite web|url=https://www.goindigo.in/information/new-flights.html|title=IndiGo New Flight Information Status And Schedule|access-date=22 March 2021}}</ref> [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport|Ahmedabad]] (Resumes 1 October 2021), [[Allahabad Airport|Allahabad]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://centreforaviation.com/news/indigo-to-commence-bhopal-allahabad-service-in-mar-2021-1059064|title=IndiGo to commence Bhopal-Allahabad service on 28 March 2021|accessdate=22 March 2021}}</ref> [[Kempegowda International Airport|Bangalore]], [[Chennai Airport|Chennai]], [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi]], [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]]}}

== Statistics ==
{{Airport-Statistics|iata=BHO}}

==See also==
* [[Indore Airport|Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport]]
* [[Jabalpur Airport]]
* [[Gwalior Airport]]
* [[Khajuraho Airport]]
* [[List of airports in India]]
* [[List of the busiest airports in India]]

== References ==
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==External links==
*{{commons category-inline|Raja Bhoj Airport}}
*[http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/bhopal_generalinfo.jsp Raja Bhoj Airport] ([[Airports Authority of India]] web site)
*{{WAD|VABP}}
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{{Airports in India}}

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