Purnia Airport


Purnea Airport
Indian Air Force MI-17 V5 Medium Lift Helicopter on standby at Air Force Station Purnea
Summary
Airport typeMilitary/Public
OwnerIndian Air Force
OperatorAirport Authority of India
LocationChunapur, Purnia
CommanderNA
Elevation AMSL39 m / 129 ft
Coordinates25°45′35″N 087°24′36″E / 25.75972°N 87.41000°E / 25.75972; 87.41000
Map
VEPU
Location in Bihar
VEPU
Location in India
VEPU
Location in Asia
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
09/27 11,000 3,352 Concrete

Purnea Airport (ICAO: VEPU) known as 14FBSU is located in Purnia in the state of Bihar, India. This is a base of Indian Air Force. This airport was built to ensure supplies reach the Indian Army during the Sino-Indian War. This airbase is used as a backup in the region of North East Corridor.

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