Dumka Airport
Airport in Dumka, Jharkhand, India
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Dumka Airport (IATA: none, ICAO: VEDK), also known as Sido Kanhu Airport, is a private airport and a military base that is located in Dumka, Jharkhand, India. The airport currently does not have any scheduled commercial services and is used only by gliders,[4] private companies and government aircraft.[3] Scheduled services were to begin to the state capital Ranchi under the government's UDAN scheme.[5][6][7] The airport's expansion is underway for the commencement of scheduled passenger services.[8][9] There are also plans to use the facility for training pilots.[10] On 27 March 2025, An Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) & Air Traffic Management (ATM) agreement has been signed between the Civil Aviation Department, Govt of Jharkhand, and Airport Authority of India paving the way for enhanced operational readiness.[11]
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| Airport type | Private/Military | ||||||||||
| Owner | Government of Jharkhand | ||||||||||
| Operator | Airports Authority of India[2] | ||||||||||
| Serves | Dumka | ||||||||||
| Location | Dumka | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 24°13′54.3″N 087°16′04.2″E | ||||||||||
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