Bhatinda Airport (BUP)

This is a very small airport, located in Bhatinda, which itself is one of the oldest cities in the Indian part of Punjab (north-western India). The code of the airport is BUP, and it is managed and operated by the Airports Authority of India. Currently, there are no flights being operating at this airport. For those who want to travel to Bhatinda can use the Amritsar Airport or the Chandigarh airport in Punjab for travelling. The former airport deals with both the domestic and the international flights, while the latter one deals only with the domestic ones.

Transport Facilities

Having a single 9200 feet runway, this airport is currently used for charter planes and jet operations. It has a single terminal, which was previously being used for domestic purposes only. For those who want to book their charter planes and jets to Bhatinda Airport, it must be known that the options of transport outside the airport are easily available, which include auto rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, taxis, and city buses.

Tourist Attractions

The area near Bhatinda Airport is immersed in a rich history; this is the place where Sikhs fought with the Mughals. There are some places in the nearby vicinity of the airport that are really attractive for tourists entering the boundaries of Bhatinda. Some of these are Bhatinda Fort (also known as Qila Mubaruk), the three lakes near the thermal plants of Bhatinda, the Maiser Khana Temple, the Rose Garden, and the zoological gardens. .