Berhampur Airport

*** ✈️ Basic Information 1. Airport Name: Rangeilunda Airport (Berhampur Airport) 2. IATA Code: QBM 3. ICAO Code: VEBM 4. Type: Public, Domestic (Regional) 5. City: Berhampur (also known as Brahmapur) 6. Country: India *** 🏢 Key Facilities 1. Number of Terminals: 1 (Domestic Terminal – newly constructed under UDAN) 2. Runways: * Runway 18/36: approx. 900–1,200 meters (asphalt), suitable for small fixed-wing aircraft (Cessna Grand Caravan) * Helipad also available 3. Major Services: * Basic passenger terminal with check-in, baggage handling * Apron for small aircraft * Ground handling by IndiaOne Air * Emergency medical and fire services * Future expansion: runway extension and ATC tower *** 🛫 Airlines and Destinations 1. Main Airlines Operating: * IndiaOne Air 2. All Operating Airlines: * IndiaOne Air (non-scheduled commercial operator under UDAN) 3. Top Domestic Routes: * Bhubaneswar (2x weekly flights as of 2024–2025) 4. Top International Routes: * None (Domestic only) *** 📈 Passenger Traffic 1. Annual Passengers: * Approx. few thousand (estimated under 10,000; airport began scheduled service in March 2023) 2. Airport Rank: * Newly commissioned small airport; no national ranking yet 3. Cargo Volume: * Negligible; airport currently not equipped for freight operations *** 🚖 Ground Transportation 1. 9–10 km from Berhampur city center 2. Taxis and auto-rickshaws readily available 3. No public bus currently serves the terminal 4. Nearest major airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport (Bhubaneswar), 165 km north 5. Local road connectivity via NH-16 (NH-5) *** 📞 Contact Information 1. Official Website: * No dedicated website; available through AAI India 2. Customer Support Phone: * Not officially listed for public use; inquiries via AAI Eastern Region 3. Email (probable): * apd_bhubaneswar@aai.aero (regional HQ) *** 🗺️ Nearby Highlights 1. Nearest Hotels: * Hotel Moonlite, Hotel City Palace, Hotel Nandan International (Berhampur) 2. Tourist Attractions Nearby: * Gopalpur-on-Sea Beach (~6 km) * Tampara Lake (~25 km) * Tara Tarini Temple (~30 km) * Chilika Lake (~40 km) * Rushikulya Turtle Nesting Area (~35 km)