Regional airport · Bhavnagar, India
Bhavnagar
- Elevation
- 44 ft
- Coordinates
- 21°45′N 72°11′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kolkata
Photo: Mike McBey · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
VABV runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Country
India
IN
Municipality
Bhavnagar
Elevation
44 ft
Position
21.7522, 72.1852
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VABV.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bhavnagar (VABV / BHU) in Bhavnagar, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VABV is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VABV
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
Overflight & Landing Permits – India
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of India. Applicable permit lead times for India are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for India are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at VABV
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VABV covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VABV
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VABV is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to VABV
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VABV: 21° 45′ 8″ N 72° 11′ 7″ E; elevation 44 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Bhavnagar
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bhavnagar. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VABV.
- 06
Cargo Operations at VABV
Support for freighter operations into VABV covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VABV sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into VABV?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Bhavnagar — one desk for the whole trip.