Sabeya Airport Explained

Sabeya Airport
Elevation-M:75
Pushpin Map:India Bihar#India
Pushpin Label:Sabeya Airport
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Type:Military
Owner:Defence Ministry of India
City-Served:Gopalganj
Location:Hathua
Used:During World War II

Sabeya Airport is a military airport located at Kandh Gopi Village in Gopalganj District, Bihar. It is situated from Hathua. It is under control of Defence Ministry of India. But here is not any military and forces.[1]

History

It was built by Defence Ministry of British-India Government... 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

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 Ministry of Civil Aviation (India) requested a report from the Defence Ministry. It is from Thawe (famous for Thawe Devi Temple), so it is important for tourism.

See also

References

History of Hathua Sabaya Airport of Gopalganj

Notes and References

  1. News: Exercise for domestic flight service started from Sabaya Airport . 30 October 2020 . Hindustan Team . Hindustan . 12 August 2017.
  2. News: The initiative. Ministry's plan to deve. 30 October 2020 . Prabhat Khabar . Prabhat Khabar . 11 March 2016.