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Karnataka
India's independence in 1947, Bangalore became the capital of Mysore State, and remained capital
when the new Indian state of Karnataka was formed in 1956. The two urban settlements of
Bangalore city and cantonment, which had developed as independent entities merged into a single
urban centre in 1949. The existing Kannada name, Bengaluru, was declared the official name of
the city in 2006.
Bangalore is sometimes referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India" (or "IT capital of India") because
of its role as the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter. Indian technological
organizations ISRO, Infosys, Wipro and HAL are headquartered in the city. A demographically
diverse city, Bangalore is the second fastest-growing major metropolis in India.
It is home to many educational and research institutions in India, such as Indian Institute of
Science (IISc), Indian Institute of Management (Bangalore) (IIMB), National Institute of Fashion
Technology, Bangalore, National Institute of Design, Bangalore (NID R&D Campus), National Law
School of India University (NLSIU) and National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
(NIMHANS). Numerous state-owned aerospace and defence organisation, such as Bharat
Electronics, Hindustan Aeronautics and National Aerospace Laboratories are located in the city. The
city also houses the Kannada film industry.
(II) ABOUT THE DISTRICT POPULATION, ECONOMY, INDUSTRY & TOURISM POTENTIAL:
POPULATION:
As per 2011 census Bangalore had a population of 95,88,910.
ECONOMY:
Bengaluru's INR 523 billion (US$ 8.8 billion) economy makes it one of the major economic centers
in India, with the value of city's exports totaling INR 432 billion (US$ 7.3 billion) in. With an
economic growth of 10.3%, Bangalore is the second fastest growing major metropolis in India and
is also the country's fourth largest fast moving consumer goods FMCG market. The Forbes
magazine considers the city as one of "The Next Decade's Fastest - Growing Cities.
Bangalore is called as the Silicon Valley of India because of the large number of information
technology companies located in the city which contributed 33 % of India 1,442 billion (US$ 21
billion) IT exports. Bangalore IT industry is divided into three main clusters are as follows
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), International Tech Park, Bangalore (ITPB); and
Electronics City.
The headquarters of several public sector undertakings such as Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL),
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bharat Heavy
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Electricals Limited (BHEL), Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), Central Manufacturing Technology
Institute (CMTI) and HMT (formerly Hindustan Machine Tools) are located in Bangalore.
In June 1972 the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was established under the
Department of Space and headquartered in the city. Bangalore also houses several research and
development centres for many firms such as ABB, Airbus, Bosch, Boeing, GE, GM, Google,
Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz, Nokia, Oracle, Philips, Shell, Toyota and TycO.
INDUSTRY:
Major Industries of the region are as follows
IT Industry
Agribusiness
Manufacturing of heavy and light machinery
Tourism
Karnataka evolved as the manufacturing hub for some of the largest public sector industries of
India after independence. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited which is dedicated to research and
development activities for indigenous fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force employs over 9,500
employees making it one of the largest public sector employers in Karnataka.
Bangalore is a hub for biotechnology related industry in India and in the year 2005, around 47%
of the 265 biotechnology companies in India were located here; including Biocon, India's largest
biotechnology company.
TOURISM POTENTIAL:
Bangalore is one of the most important tourist centres of the Karnataka state. Central business
district of Bangalore consists of places MG Road, Brigade Road, Commercial Street, Vidhana
Soudha etc. Bangalore has many lakes and parks. BMTC offers special buses for sightseeing in
Bangalore, including Cauveri - a double-decker open roof bus.
There is huge potential for tourism in Bangalore; following are the list of tourist attraction
Parks: Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Jayaprakash Narayan Biodiversity Park (JP park)
Historical Monuments: Bangalore Fort, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Bangalore Palace,
mayo hall.
Museums: Kempegowda Museum, Karnataka Folk Museum, HAL Aerospace Museum,
NIMHANS Brain Museum, Law Muesum.
Amusement Parks: Lumbini Gardens, Wonderla
IT Parks: Electronics City is the centre of the Silicon Valley of India.
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(III) PROVIDE TRANSPORT FACILITIES AND CONNECTIVITY BY RAIL, ROAD & AIR AS PER
TABLE MENTIONED BELOW :
S. Name & Name & Name & Name & Details of Aerial and Industrial
No. Distance Distance Distance Distance connecting distance / tourists
between between between between road to from religious
Airport to Airport to Airport Airport nearest Nearby place of
Nearest Nearest to to National / Airport/s interest
City Railway National Nearest State around the
Centre Station Highway State Highway city with
Highway distance
ROW WIDTH
1 Bangalore Baiyappan- NH 7 SH 35 Six 22 m Kempegowda HAL
City halli Railway 03 km 04 km Lane International Aerospace
10 km Station Airport Museum
10 km 15 NM / 4.5 km
50 km
Bangalore Cubbon
city Junction Yelahanka Air Park
Railway Force Station 12 km
Station 04 NM /
14.5 km 34 km
Bangalore
Jakkur Palace
Airport 14 km
09 NM /
28 km Tipu
Sultan’s
Sri Sathya Sai Palace
Airport 14 km
72 NM /
162 km Venkatappa
Art Gallery
Government
Museum
12.5
Vidhan
Soudha
13 km
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TECHNICAL DETAIL ABOUT THE AIRPORT/ AIRSTRIP
A GENERAL INFORMATION
HAL (AAI Maintained Civil Enclave)
(Civil Operation Shifted to BIAL Bangalore
a. AIRPORT OWNER/OPERATOR
International Airport Limited, Administration Block,
Devanahalli, Bangalore 560300)
b. STATE Karnataka
c. ICAO/ IATA CODE VOBG
d. LOCATION 10 km from the city
LATITUDE/LONGITUDE OF AERODROME
e. 125703 N 773957 E
REFERENCE POINT (ARP–WGS 84)
f. SUITABILITY UPTO B-747
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS Domestic : Not available
g. DESTINATION
(SCHEDULED / NON-SCHEDULED) International : Not available
Domestic : Not available
OPERATORS
International : Not available
Domestic : Not available
FREQUENCY
International : Not available
h. ATC WATCH HOURS (IST) 24H
VOBL 50 km
OTHER AIRPORTS IN THE VICINITY VOYK 34 km
i.
(WITHIN 150 Km RADIUS) VOJK 28 km
VOPN 162 km
j. STATUS OF AIRPORT LICENSE NOT REQUIRED
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C AIRPORT LAND AREA & UTILIZATION
a. TOTAL LAND AREA AVAILABLE (Acres) 40.860 Acres
b. AVAILABLE LAND ON AIRSIDE Information Not Available
i PRESENT IN USE (OPERATIONAL AREA) Information Not Available
ii FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT Information Not Available
c. AVAILABLE LAND ON CITY SIDE Information Not Available
I PRESENT IN USE Information Not Available
ii FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT Information Not Available
d RESIDENTIAL COLONY 1.89 Acres
e ADDITIONAL LAND REQUISITIONED TO STATE GOVT. Information Not Available
f LAND ON LEASE TO OTHER DEPARTMENT/AGENCIES Information Not Available
g. LAND FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT Information Not Available
h. LAND FOR SOLAR PANELS Information Not Available
D TECHNICAL INFORMATION
AERODROME DATA (AIR SIDE)
AERODROME ELEVATION / REFERENCE 888 M / 34 ° C
a.
TEMPERATURE
b. AERODROME REFERENCE CODE (ARC) 4E
c. AERODROME TRAFFIC DENSITY Civil Enclave is closed
d. TYPE OF TRAFFIC PERMITTED IFR / VFR
AERODROME RESCUE & FIRE FIGHTING
e. Available with HAL
CATEGORY (ARFF)
f. VOR CHECK POINTS Information Not Available
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F DECLARED DISTANCE (IN METER)
RWY
TORA TODA ASDA LDA
DESIGNATOR
09 3306 3306 3546 3306
27(ILS) 3306 3306 3306 3306
G TAXIWAY
a TWY-(DIMENSION/LOCATION/STRENGTH) Information Available with HAL
SHOULDER DETAIL(WIDTH/STRENGTH) Information Available with HAL
TWY- DIMENSION/LOCATION/STRENGTH) Information Available with HAL
SHOULDER DETAIL(WIDTH/STRENGTH) Information Available with HAL
PARELLEL TWY (WIDTH/STRENGTH) 38m X 23m, PCN -55/R/B/W/T
b
SHOULDER DETAILS (WIDTH/STRENGTH) Available
H APRON
a. DIMENSION/AREA (IN SQ M) 358m X 137m
b. CAPACITY Civil Apron not in use
c. PCN Information Not Available
ISOLATION BAY
d. Information Available with HAL
(DIMENSION/LOCATION/STRENGTH)
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K COMMUNICATION, NAVIGATIONAL & SURVELLIANCE AIDS
AIR-TO-GROUND COMMUNICATION-VHF/ GROUND-
TO-GROUND COMMUNICATION-HF/ DVTRS
a. VHF
/HHRT/MASTER CLOCK SYSTEM/ ATIS /DIAL-UP
(AFTN)/ DSCN/VPN/AMSS/VCCS & LAN/WAN
b. NDB & DVOR/DME (HIGH POWER) DVOR/DME (HIGH POWER)
c. ILS/DME (LOW POWER) ( LLZ/GP) ILS/DME (LOW POWER) ( LLZ/ GP)
d. SURVELLIANCE RADAR By HAL
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PAX BAGGAGE TROLLEYS
RESERVED LOUNGE
AIRLINES OFFICES
FIRST AID
RESTAURANT / SNACKS BAR
SMOKING ROOM
CHILD CARE ROOM
FACILITIES FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED
PERSONS SUCH AS TOILETS
RAMPS,RAILINGS,WHEEL CHAIR etc.
CAR PARK AREA /CAPACITY
MULTI LAYER CAR PARKING
Q AIRPORT SERVICES
a WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM Available
b RAIN WATER DISPOSAL SYSTEM Available
c SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM STP of Capacity 2.0 MLD for treatment.
Municipal Solid Waste generated due to Airport
d SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
activities is around 15 Tons per day
e POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM Available
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S ANNUAL REVENUE/EXPENDITURE (F.Y.) Rs.IN LAKHS
B PROPOSED
C/o Staff quarters near
90.45 Cr.
Devanahalli Airport.
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BANGALORE HAL AIRPORT
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