Sabeya Airport is a military airport located at Kandh Gopi Village in Gopalganj District, Bihar. It is situated 3 km (1.9 mi) from Hathua. It is under control of Defence Ministry of India. But here is not any military and forces.
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| Airport type | Military |
| Owner | Defence Ministry of India |
| Serves | Gopalganj |
| Location | Hathua |
| In use | During World War II |
| Elevation AMSL | 246 ft / 75 m |
| Coordinates | 26°23′54.0″N 84°17′34.5″E |
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History
It was built by Defence Ministry of British-India Government..517 acres (209 ha). It is very sensitive for defence because it is close to the China Border. It was used by British Air Force in World War II
UDAN Scheme
The Government of India has sanctioned to start air service of 26 airport under regional connectivity scheme UDAN: it is under it. Recently Gopalganj MP raised question on it in Parliament. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (India) requested a report from the Defence Ministry. It is 10 km (6.2 mi) from Thawe (famous for Thawe Devi Temple), so it is important for tourism.