Purnia sits at the junction of Bihar, West Bengal, and Nepal — a region with high medical need and limited specialist infrastructure. For critical cases, air is the fastest route out. We ensure it is also the most transparent.
Purnia has a small civil airstrip (IATA: PUI) that handles limited operations. Depending on the patient's condition and aircraft availability, we may stage through Patna (PAT, approximately 2.5 hours by road) or Bagdogra (IXB, approximately 3 hours) for the onward flight. We will advise the most practical and fastest option for your specific situation at the time of booking.
Purnia (also spelled Purnea) is the divisional headquarters of north Bihar's Kosi division, serving a large population across Purnia, Katihar, Araria, and Kishanganj districts, as well as parts of the Terai belt near Nepal. For patients who need specialist cardiac, neurological, or oncological care, Kolkata and Hyderabad are the most accessible referral centres. Our flight operations team will assess the fastest practical routing from Purnia based on the patient's clinical picture and the day's conditions.
We operate the King Air B200 (VT-YUD) — a fully equipped ICU aircraft — and publish all credentials before you confirm a booking.
Purnia has a civil airstrip (PUI) that handles limited traffic. Depending on the specific aircraft and patient configuration needed, we may recommend staging through Patna or Bagdogra. We will confirm the best option at the time of booking based on availability and the patient's condition.
Purnia is approximately 300 km from Kolkata by road — about 6–7 hours. Air from Bagdogra to Kolkata is roughly 1 hour. Staging a patient via Bagdogra (a 3-hour road transfer) and flying to Kolkata is often faster than a direct road journey for a critical patient.
Yes. We coordinate ground ambulance from Katihar, Araria, Kishanganj, and surrounding Kosi division districts to the designated departure airport. Call us to discuss the fastest option for your patient.
Our flight operations team is available 24/7. We'll confirm the best routing for your patient — PUI airstrip direct, or via Patna or Bagdogra. Call to discuss.