Raja Bhoj Airport is a domestic airport

Airport

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& international airport serving Bhopal in the state of Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....

, India

India

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. It is located in Bairagarh suburban area which lies 15 km (9.3 mi) north-west of Bhopal city center on National Highway 12.

Development

The first direct international flight from Bhopal was to Jeddah, a Hajj

Hajj

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 charter flown by Saudi Arabian Airlines

Saudi Arabian Airlines

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 on 23 October 2010.

With the length of the runway strip increased to 9,000 feet, it is now possible for larger aircraft to land at Bhopal.

Airlines and destinations

Passenger
Cargo

External links

• Raja Bhoj Airport (Airports Authority of India
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  web site)