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Digha Heliport

Coordinates: 21°37′34″N 87°30′04″E / 21.62605°N 87.50106°E / 21.62605; 87.50106
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Digha Helipad
Summary
Airport typeHelipad
OwnerGovernment of West Bengal
OperatorGovernment of West Bengal
LocationDigha, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
Coordinates21°37′34″N 87°30′04″E / 21.62605°N 87.50106°E / 21.62605; 87.50106
Helipads
Number Length Surface
ft m
Concrete

Digha Heliport is located at Digha of West Bengal, India. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the new facility on 23 December 2015.[1] The heliport's commercial service started on 26 December 2015.

The heliport, owned by the Government of West Bengal, is the first of its kind in the country. The heliport is spread over 25 acres, a few kilometres away from the Digha sea-beach.The flights are only operated on Sunday's and take roughly 40 to 45 minutes.[2]

Destination, and airlines

Airlines Destination
PairAir Behala

References

  1. ^ "Mamata inaugurates Digha-Kolkata helicopter service, but return timing a nonstarter".
  2. ^ http://www.kolkatabengalinfo.com/2015/07/kolkata-digha-helicopter-ticket-behala-flying-club.html