Jakkur Aerodrome

Jakkur Aerodrome (ICAO: VOJK) is an airport located in Jakkur, a suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is the only dedicated general aviation field in Bangalore. The airfield is the site of the Government Flying Training School (GFTS), the only flying school in the state.

Jakkur Aerodrome
View from flyover
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerGovernment of Karnataka
LocationJakkur, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Elevation AMSL3,010 ft / 917 m
Coordinates13°04′37″N 77°35′51″E
Map
VOJK
VOJK
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
08/26 2,953 900 Asphalt
Source: Great Circle Mapper

The aerodrome is spread over 214 acres (87 ha). The premises include facilities for flight training, area leased to private parties for hangars and maintenance activities and other common facilities (airstrip, fuel station etc.).

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