Supaul: Bihar is preparing to make a mark in India’s aviation scene with plans to turn Veerpur Airport into a major hub for flying training and air sports. On Thursday, a six-member team from the Government of Bihar and the Aero Club of India visited the airport to assess its potential. This inspection is part of a larger effort to develop the state as a centre for pilot training and adventure sports, offering new opportunities for students, aviation enthusiasts, and tourists alike.
The project aims to provide comprehensive training facilities for aspiring pilots while promoting aviation as a competitive sport. SDM Neeraj Kumar, who accompanied the team, said the initiative would help create a pool of skilled pilots and professionals to support India’s fast-growing civil aviation industry. The inspection team, which included experts in ballooning, drone operations, hang gliding, and powered flying, spent about an hour reviewing the airport’s facilities and future plans.
Alongside pilot training, Veerpur Airport is expected to become a centre for adventure tourism. Plans are in place to introduce activities such as skydiving, paragliding, ballooning, hang gliding, parasailing, and powered flying. Officials believe these initiatives will attract tourists from across India and beyond, boosting Bihar’s tourism sector and offering a unique experience for adventure seekers. By combining training with adventure sports, the project aims to make Veerpur Airport a one-of-a-kind destination in the region.
The Aero Club of India, India’s statutory authority for flying activities, will play a key role in the development. It oversees pilot certification, regulates flying clubs, and maintains aviation standards across the country. Officials said this initiative will also open up emerging disciplines like aeromodelling, drone sports, and parasailing, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive aviation and air sports ecosystem in Bihar.
With these plans, Veerpur Airport could soon become a symbol of Bihar’s growing ambition in aviation and adventure sports. Authorities hope the project will create jobs, attract investment, and give the state a new identity as a hub for training, recreation, and tourism.
