
International hub · Ludhiana, India
Ludhiana International (Halwara)
- Elevation
- 790 ft
- Coordinates
- 30°45′N 75°38′E
- Local time
- --:-- Asia/Kolkata
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Field information
VILU at a glance
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Asia/Kolkata
Country
India
IN
Municipality
Halwara
Elevation
790 ft
Position
30.7485, 75.6298
Flight support
Flight support at VILU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ludhiana International (Halwara) (VILU / HWR) in Ludhiana, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VILU is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VILU
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at VILU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VILU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at VILU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VILU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VILU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VILU: 30° 44′ 55″ N 75° 37′ 47″ E; elevation 790 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Ludhiana
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Ludhiana. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VILU.
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Cargo Operations at VILU
Support for freighter operations into VILU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VILU sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- VIHXHalwara Air Force Station AirportHalwara, Punjab, India0 NM000°→
- VILDLudhiana/SahnewalLudhiana, India18 NM069°→
- VIAXAdampur Air Force Station AirportAdampur, India42 NM009°→
- VIPLPatiala Aviation ComplexPatiala, India46 NM124°→
- VIBTBhatinda ABBhatinda, India54 NM238°→
- VICGChandigarh InternationalChandigarh, India60 NM094°→
Operating into VILU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Ludhiana International (Halwara) — one desk for the whole trip.