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Belagavi Airport

Belgaum, India

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Belagavi Airport

Belgaum, India
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Gateway to northern Karnataka on India's Deccan Plateau.

Opened
1942
Location
Belagavi, India
Belagavi Airport, also known as Sambra Airport, is a domestic airport serving the city of Belagavi (formerly Belgaum) in the Karnataka state of India. It is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and handles scheduled commercial flights connecting the city to major Indian metros. The airport is located at Sambra, approximately 10 kilometres from Belagavi city centre, and sits at an elevation of around 747 metres above sea level. It serves a region known for its industrial activity, sugar production, and proximity to the border of Goa and Maharashtra. Belagavi Airport has seen periodic upgrades under India's UDAN regional connectivity scheme, which has helped improve air links to smaller cities across India. The airport plays an important role in supporting the economic and administrative needs of the region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for domestic passengers.
Getting to & from
Taxis and auto-rickshaws are the primary modes of ground transport connecting the airport to Belagavi city centre, approximately 10 kilometres away.
Airlines here
IndiGo and Air India are among the primary carriers operating scheduled services at Belagavi Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is officially known as Sambra Airport after the locality where it is situated.
  • ›It was originally developed as an airfield during World War II.
  • ›The airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
  • ›Belagavi Airport has benefited from India's UDAN regional connectivity scheme to expand route options.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 747 metres (2,450 feet) above sea level.
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Belgaum Airport
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Belgaum Airport, also known as Belagavi Airport, is a domestic airport serving Belgaum, Karnataka. The current integrated terminal building was inaugurated by the then Minister of Civil Aviation, Ashok Gajapathi Raju on 14 September 2017. Beside the existing terminal, a new, larger terminal is being constructed to meet the rapidly rising traffic and demands. Its foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2024, and construction began in the same month. It is slated to be completed by the end of 2026.

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