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Bakshi Ka Talab Air Force Station Airport serves Lucknow, IN.
Bakshi Ka Talab Air Force Station (VIBL) is a military airfield located at Bakshi Ka Talab on the outskirts of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It operates under the Central Air Command of the Indian Air Force.
- Location: Bakshi Ka Talab, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- ICAO Code: VIBL.
- Airport Type: Military, Airfield Civil.
- Elevation: 417 ft / 127 m AMSL.
- Runways: It has a runway designated 09/27, with dimensions of 2740 x 45 meters (approximately 8990 ft). Another source indicates a runway of 10,300 ft / 3,139 m and 9200 x 150 ft. The surface is concrete/asphalt.
- Uses: It is used for air traffic control and emergency landings. Historically, the No. 35 Squadron IAF (Rapiers), an electronic warfare and air superiority unit, was based there until March 2019. The airstrip was established during the Second World War.
- Traffic Type: VFR (Visual Flight Rules).
- Commercial Service: There is no scheduled commercial service.
*Sources researched: en.wikipedia.org, openaip.net, bigorre.org, greatcirclemapper.net, acukwik.com*
AirportRoutes · updated Jul 26, 2026
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Where is Bakshi Ka Talab Air Force Station Airport located?
Bakshi Ka Talab Air Force Station is located in Lucknow, IN, at an elevation of 385 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is VIBL.