Andhau Airstrip, Ghazipur is an

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, situated in

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. It is located on the Ghazipur-Mau Road, 7 kilometres from Ghazipur. The airstrip is owned by the State Government.

Airlines and destinations

The airport/airstrip has only unscheduled chartered flights.

Proposed airport

At present it doesn't has any basic facilities of airport like a terminal building or air traffic control. In January 2019, it was proposed to develop as an airport under UDAN III by central government. But nothing is done after that.

History

The airstrip was set up by the British Administration during

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, is spread over 63 acres and has a 4,800 ft (1,463 m) runway with asphalt surface. It is located at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m) above mean sea level. In January 2019,

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was awarded routes to

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and

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from this airport as part of the government's Regional Connectivity Scheme, UDAN III.

References

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