Gateway to the historic city of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
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Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Bahawalpur Airport (IATA: BHV, ICAO: OPBW) is a domestic airport serving Bahawalpur, a city in Punjab province, Pakistan. It handles limited scheduled passenger traffic primarily connecting Bahawalpur to major Pakistani cities such as Karachi and Lahore.
The airport is operated under the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan. It serves both civil and military aviation functions, which is common among many regional Pakistani airports.
Due to its smaller size and regional nature, the airport has limited infrastructure compared to major Pakistani hubs, but it plays an important role in connecting this historically significant city to the rest of the country.
Terminals
The airport has a single, modest terminal building catering to domestic passengers.
Getting to & from
Taxis and private vehicles are the primary means of ground transport connecting the airport to Bahawalpur city center.
Airlines here
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has historically operated flights at Bahawalpur Airport, serving key domestic routes.
Notable facts
›Bahawalpur Airport serves a city known for its historic Nawabi heritage and proximity to the Cholistan Desert.
›The airport handles domestic routes only, with no scheduled international services.
›It is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan.
›The airport has both civil and military aviation components.
›Bahawalpur is also close to the ancient ruins of Derawar Fort, making the airport a point of entry for heritage tourism.
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Bahawalpur International Airport is situated 2 nm (3.7 km) from the city centre of Bahawalpur, in lower Punjab, Pakistan. The airport mainly caters to the city of Bahawalpur, however, the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), decided to launch international flights to the Middle East in July 2009. The airport extension project is being supervised by the Dubai Civil Aviation Department.