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Yelahanka Air Force Station

Yelahanka, India
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Strategic Indian Air Force base near Bengaluru, hosting Aero India.

Location
Yelahanka, India
Yelahanka Air Force Station (ICAO: VOYK) is a military airbase operated by the Indian Air Force, located in Yelahanka, a northern suburb of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It serves as a key operational base for the IAF and is not open to scheduled commercial air traffic. The station is internationally renowned as the primary venue for Aero India, Asia's largest aerospace and defence exhibition, held biennially at the airbase. The event attracts global defence manufacturers, air forces, and aviation professionals from around the world. Yelahanka Air Force Station plays a significant role in India's air defence infrastructure and has hosted various IAF squadrons and training activities over the decades.
Getting to & from
The base is accessible by road from central Bengaluru, approximately 15–20 kilometres to the north, with public buses and taxis serving the surrounding Yelahanka area.
Notable facts
  • ›Primary venue for Aero India, Asia's largest aerospace and defence exhibition, held biennially.
  • ›Operated exclusively by the Indian Air Force; no scheduled commercial flights.
  • ›Located in Yelahanka, a northern suburb of Bengaluru, Karnataka.
  • ›ICAO code is VOYK; no IATA code assigned.
  • ›Aero India events at this station have featured aerobatic displays by the IAF Surya Kiran team.
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City & Place Guide

Yelahanka: Bengaluru's historic satellite town with modern aerospace energy.

Yelahanka is a rapidly growing suburb located about 15 kilometres north of central Bengaluru, Karnataka. Once a quiet town with roots tracing back to the Ganga dynasty, it has transformed into a bustling residential and institutional hub anchored by the presence of Air Force Station Yelahanka and Kempegowda International Airport nearby.

The town retains pockets of its old character, with a historic lake, traditional markets, and temples that contrast with the gleaming tech parks, wide roads, and modern apartment complexes that define its newer neighbourhoods. It serves as a convenient base for travellers flying into Bengaluru and for those seeking a calmer alternative to the city's congested core.

  • •Yelahanka Lake — peaceful urban lake ideal for morning walks and birdwatching.
  • •Dodda Alada Mara — ancient banyan tree believed to be over 400 years old.
  • •Yelahanka Fort Ruins — modest remnants offering a glimpse into the town's medieval past.
  • •Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple — ancient Shiva temple complex at the foot of Nandi Hills nearby.
  • •Nandi Hills — scenic hilltop retreat roughly 40 km away, popular for sunrise views.
  • •Aerospace India Airshow Venue — Air Force Station hosts Asia's premier airshow biennially.

Getting around: Yelahanka is served by Yelahanka Junction railway station on the Bengaluru suburban rail network, connecting it to City Railway Station and beyond. BMTC buses run frequent routes linking the town to central Bengaluru and the airport. Auto-rickshaws are plentiful for short local trips, and app-based rideshares such as Ola and Uber operate reliably throughout the area.

Best time: October through February offers the most pleasant weather, with cool, dry conditions ideal for sightseeing.

Local food: Try akki roti, bisibelebath, and filter coffee at local Udupi-style restaurants, and explore the old town market for fresh street snacks like churmuri and mirchi bajji.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

Encyclopaedia

The Yelahanka Air Force Station is an Indian Air Force airfield in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The main role of this airfield is to train pilots to fly transport planes. This station also conducts type-conversion of navigators on the Antonov An-32.

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