Bokaro Airport
Shibu Soren Airport
✈ Jharkhand’s Emerging Aviation Hub
Airport, located in Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand, is a growing domestic airport that connects the Bokaro district with major Indian cities under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme.
📍 Airport Location & Code
- IATA Code: (Awaiting final assignment)
- ICAO Code: VOBO
- Location: Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand, India
- Coordinates: 23.6430° N, 86.1511° E
- Nearest City: Bokaro Steel City (1 km)
🏢 Facilities at Airport
- Modern passenger terminal building
- Runway capable of handling ATR and regional jets
- Passenger parking area
- Security arrangements compliant with DGCA norms
- Basic amenities like seating, washrooms, and waiting areas
🛫 Connectivity & Flight Services
Airport connects to major cities under the UDAN scheme, including:
Kolkata (CCU)
Ranchi (IXR)
Patna (PAT)
Delhi (DEL)
Mumbai (BOM)
🌏 Importance of Bokaro Airport
- Boosts industrial connectivity for Bokaro Steel Plant
- Promotes tourism in Jharkhand
- Saves travel time for residents compared to Ranchi/Kolkata airports
- Supports regional economic growth
🏞 Nearby Places of Interest
🌆 Bokaro Steel Plant
🌳 City Park Bokaro
💧 Garga Dam & Tenughat Dam
⛰ Parasnath Hills
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Bokaro Airport is operational under the UDAN scheme, connecting to key Indian cities.
Around 1 km by road.
Airlines like Alliance Air and IndiGo are expected to operate initial flights.