Berhampur_Airport
Rangeilunda Airport
Airport in Odisha, India
Rangeilunda Airport, also known as Brahmapur Airport (IATA: QBM, ICAO: VEBM),[1] is a domestic airport serving the city of Berhampur (also known as Brahmapur) in Odisha, India.[2][3][4] It is located adjacent to Berhampur University at Rangeilunda, 10 km (6.2 mi) east of the city centre and 5 km (3.1 mi) from the famous Gopalpur-on-Sea beach. The airstrip was built by the British during World War II.
Earlier, before the announcement as Airport on 5th May,2023 the Rangeilunda Airport was spread over 340 acres and was under the control of the State Public Works Department. The runway was 2,100 meters (6,890ft) long and was periodically maintained by the Government of Odisha.[5] However,now work is going on to make the Airport full-fledged with all facilities like Terminal Building, ATC, sufficient Runway to cater big flights etc.There is also one suitable helipad too for facilitating helicopter services.
Earlier, the runway was used only by the defence establishment, State Government, private companies and VIPs to reach Berhampur and other places in South Odisha. Now, the State's second flying training Institute is coming up at the airport.[6][7] The airport was designated to be developed as a regional airport under the government's UDAN scheme in 2018. In view of this, it started commercial operations from 5 March 2023.[8]