Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA)

India · DGCA-approved FTO; autonomous body under Ministry of Civil Aviation

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Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA) is a public pilot training institute based at Fursatganj Airfield in Amethi/Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, India. Established in 1985, it is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Civil Aviation that trains cadets for a commercial pilot licence and airline careers.

IGRUA is one of India's premier pilot training institutions and trains under DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) recognition. It offers a B.Sc. (Aviation) program integrated with CPL training, along with Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) and ATPL theory programs. Its fleet comprises around 13 aircraft, chiefly Diamond DA40 single-engine and Diamond DA42 twin-engine trainers, operated across flying bases at Fursatganj (Uttar Pradesh), Gondia (Maharashtra) and Kalaburagi (Karnataka). Cadets are selected through an all-India entrance examination, aptitude testing and interview, and graduates have joined airlines such as IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet.

School facts

Country	India
Region	Uttar Pradesh (Fursatganj, Amethi)
Base airport	Fursatganj Airfield, Amethi
Regulator	DGCA-approved FTO; autonomous body under Ministry of Civil Aviation
Courses	PPL CPL IR Multi-engine endorsement ab initio to CPL
Fleet	13 aircraft (11 Diamond DA40, 2 Diamond DA42) as of Aug 2025
Founded	1985
Website	igrua.gov.in

Key facts

Country: India; based at Fursatganj Airfield, Amethi/Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh
Established 1985; autonomous institution under the Ministry of Civil Aviation
DGCA-recognized; offers B.Sc. (Aviation) with CPL, MPL and ATPL theory
Fleet of about 13 aircraft, mainly Diamond DA40 and DA42
Flying bases at Fursatganj, Gondia and Kalaburagi
Graduates join airlines including IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet

Frequently asked questions

Where is IGRUA located?

At Fursatganj Airfield in Amethi/Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Who runs IGRUA?

It is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, established in 1985.

What aircraft does IGRUA fly?

A fleet of about 13 aircraft, mainly Diamond DA40 single-engine and DA42 twin-engine trainers.

Sources

Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.