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]
Sabeya Airport | |
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| Summary | |
| Airport type | Military |
| Owner | Defence Ministry of India |
| Serves | Bhagalpur |
| Location | Kandh Gopi |
| In use | During World War II |
| Time zone | IST ({{{utc}}}) |
| Elevation AMSL | 246 ft / 75 m |
| Coordinates | 26°23′54.0″N 84°17′34.5″E |
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History
It was built by Defence Ministry of British-India Government with the help of Hathua Raj (local principality state) in 1868 on 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 and the royal family of Hathua Raj for personal use.[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 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.
References
- "Exercise for domestic flight service started from Sabaya Airport". Hindustan Team. Hindustan. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- "The initiative. Ministry's plan to develop Sabeya Airport". Prabhat Khabar. Prabhat Khabar. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2020.