*** ✈️ Basic Information 1. Airport Name: Utkela Airport 2. IATA Code: UKE 3. ICAO Code: VEUK 4. Type: Public, Domestic (Regional) 5. City Served: Bhawanipatna (~22 km south) 6. Country: India *** 🏢 Key Facilities 1. Terminals: 1 small domestic terminal 2. Runway: * Single asphalt runway 03/21, length ~920 m (3,020 ft), width ~30 m 3. Major Services: * Paved apron for small aircraft (Cessna 208, 9-seater) * Basic check-in, security, baggage * Ground connectivity with taxis, autos * No night operations currently *** 🛫Airlines and Destinations 1. Main (and only) Airline: IndiaOne Air operating under UDAN 2. Top Domestic Routes: * Bhubaneswar (daily flights) * Scheduled upcoming service to Raipur *** 📈 Passenger Traffic & Operations (Apr 2023–Mar 2024) 1. Annual Passengers: 1,155 2. Aircraft Movements: 208 3. Cargo Volume: None reported (negligible) 4. Airport Rank: 5th operational airport in Odisha; important Regional UDAN node *** 🚗 Ground Transportation 1. Located ~15–22 km north of Bhawanipatna 2. Access via taxis, auto‑rickshaws, local buses (bus stand ~1.5 km) 3. Nearest railway: Kesinga (~13.6 km) *** 📞 Contact Information 1. Official Website: AAI (Airports Authority of India) 2. Customer Support Phone/Email: Not yet publicly listed—use regional AAI office *** 📌 Nearby Highlights 1. Tourist Spots in Kalahandi region: 2. Manikeswari Temple, Phurli Jharan & Rabandhara waterfalls, Khariapat Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Local Infrastructure: Supports regional development, education, healthcare access