Chinyalisaur Airport, also known as Maa Ganga Airport and Dharasu Airport or Bharkot Airport, is located in Chinyalisaur of Uttarkashi district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The airport is situated 35 kilometres away from Uttarkashi and 85 kilometers from New Tehri on the banks of the Bhagirathi River.

Civil aviation usage

The airport was initially constructed to cater to the needs of tourist and pilgrim traffic to the region, but lay unused as air charter companies did not start operations to the area.

Military usage as ALG

The Indian Air Force also uses the airport as an Advanced Landing Ground (ALG).

See also

Military bases

• List of ALGs
• List of Indian Air Force stations
• India-China military deployment on LAC

Borders

• Line of Actual Control (LAC)
• Borders of China
• Borders of India

Other related topics

• India-China Border Roads
• List of extreme points of India
• Defence Institute of High Altitude Research