May 30, 2015 04:26 PM
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Bhatinda airport is actually Indian Air Force's air base in the State of Punjab wher commercial scheduled flights is not in operation. Hence, you will not find thye mobility of general public for air travel. Sometimes, visit of politician, businessman or Government official through jet or private aircraft has benn witnessed here because of some events which tend tohappen in this part of the State.
So, this air base is quite active in political and cultural events and because of this you will find regular visits of ministers and eminent personalities. Thus, this air strip is active in use and is regularly busy in case of any major events at this part of India. It is quite small, so it is favourable for small private jets and not big planes.
As this air strip is active in use, so its infrastructure is well maintained and well planned to avoid any risks from Indian Air Force point of view. For this, well trained aviation staffs are also deputed here permanently to take care of the proceedings to meet any unforeseen circumstances. There is no general public mobility as such at this part of air base.
