| Raichur Airport | |||
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| IATA: none – ICAO: VORR | |||
| Summary | |||
| Airport type | Public | ||
| Operator | Government of Karnataka | ||
| Serves | Raichur | ||
| Location | Yeramaras, Raichur | ||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,230 ft / 375 m | ||
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Raichur Airport
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| Runways | |||
| Direction | Length | Surface | |
| m | ft | ||
| 1,035 | 3,395 | ||
Raichur Airport (ICAO: VORR) is the small airport serving Raichur city in the Karnataka state of India. Air strip was constructed in 1942 during World War-II.[1] On 26 february 1957, when the Prime minister of India Sri Jawaharlal Nehru was travelling on board a WIP IL-14, its one of the engine caught fire. Its Pilot Sqn Ldr RA Rufus carried out emergency landing at Raichur (a disused and unpaved surface). He was awarded Ashok Chakra for his prewence of mind and dedication to service.[2]
The proposed upgrading of the airstrip at Raichur into an minor airport.[3]