Sabeya Airport

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Sabeya Airport
Summary
Airport typeMilitary
OwnerDefence Ministry of India
ServesGopalganj
LocationHathua
In useDuring World War II
Elevation AMSL246 ft / 75 m
Coordinates26°23′54.0″N 84°17′34.5″E / 26.398333°N 84.292917°E / 26.398333; 84.292917Coordinates: 26°23′54.0″N 84°17′34.5″E / 26.398333°N 84.292917°E / 26.398333; 84.292917
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Sabeya Airport is located in Bihar
Sabeya Airport
Sabeya Airport
Sabeya Airport is located in India
Sabeya Airport
Sabeya Airport

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[edit]

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[edit]

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 Civil Aviation Ministry 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[edit]

References[edit]

  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 develop Sabeya Airport". Prabhat Khabar. Prabhat Khabar. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2020.

History of Hathua Sabaya Airport of Gopalganj

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