Raichur Airport


Raichur Airport is the small airport serving Raichur city in the Karnataka state of India. The airstrip was constructed in 1942 during World War II. On 26 February 1957, when the Prime Minister of India Sri Jawaharlal Nehru was travelling on board a WIP IL-14, one of its engines caught fire. Its pilot, Sqn Ldr RA Rufus carried out an emergency landing at Raichur. He was awarded Ashok Chakra for his presence of mind and dedication to service.

Future developments

It has been proposed to upgrade the airstrip at Raichur into a minor airport.