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.

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.).

Jakkur Aerodrome has a single runway, oriented 08/26 with dimensions 900 by 20 metres (2,953 ft × 66 ft). A taxiway runs parallel to the runway on its north side. The Government Flying Training School (GFTS) has been operating at Jakkur Aerodrome since 1950, albeit sporadically. It includes aircraft maintenance facilities, a hangar / store room and a library.

The school uses two Cessna 152s and one Cessna 172. It also operates air traffic control at the airfield.

Jakkur serves as a base for aerospace companies like Deccan Charters Ltd., Jupiter Aviation, Bangalore Aerosports and Agni Aviation.The All India Vayu Sainik Camp (AIVSC) organised by NCC Air Wing in collaboration with the Indian Air Force is also based here.

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