Hubli Airport (HBX)

Hubli Airport code is (IATA: HBX, ICAO: VOHB). Hubli Airport is a domestic airport serving the twin cities of Hubli and Dharwad in the state of Karnataka, India. It lies on Gokul Road, 8 kilometres west of Hubli and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Dharwad. The area of the airfield was increased to 615 acres (249 ha) and the runway was extended to 8,500 feet (2,600 m). A new taxiway, roofing,car parking, fire station and a domestic terminal building were also part of the up-gradation project that would enable the operation of larger aircraft like the Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320.

Hubli Airport contact number : 0836 223 7921

Hubli Airport address : Gokul Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Hubballi, Karnataka 580030

The old terminal could handle only a single ATR-72 sized aircraft. The apron could handle only 3 Code A/B sized aircraft. The old terminal was closed down and flight operations shifted to the new terminal after its inauguration.

The new terminal covers an area of 3600 square meters and is centrally air-conditioned. It can handle 300 passengers at a time during peak hours of which 150 are arrivals and 150 are departures. The apron can now handle 3 A319/A320/B737 or 5 ATR-72 sized aircraft at a time.