Dumka Airport

Dumka Airport (IATA: none, ICAO: VEDK), also known as Sido Kanhu Airport, is a private airport and a military base that is located in Dumka, Jharkhand, India. The airport currently does not have any scheduled commercial services and is used only by gliders,^[4] private companies and government aircraft.^[3] Scheduled services were to begin to the state capital Ranchi under the government's UDAN scheme.^[5][6][7] The airport's expansion is underway for the commencement of scheduled passenger services.^[8][9] There are also plans to use the facility for training pilots.^[10] On 27 March 2025, An Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) & Air Traffic Management (ATM) agreement has been signed between the Civil Aviation Department, Govt of Jharkhand, and Airport Authority of India paving the way for enhanced operational readiness.^[11]

Dumka Airport
IATA: none ICAO: VEDK[1]
Summary
Airport type	Private/Military
Owner	Government of Jharkhand
Operator	Airports Authority of India[2]
Serves	Dumka
Location	Dumka
Coordinates	24°13′54.3″N 087°16′04.2″E
Map
VEDK Show map of Jharkhand VEDK Show map of India
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 09/27[3] 3,963 1,208 Asphalt

See also

• Birsa Munda Airport
• Deoghar Airport