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Prayagraj Airport

IATA IXDICAO VIALLocal VEAB🇮🇳 Allahabad
Coordinates
25.4401°N, 81.7339°E
Elevation
322 ft (98 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IN-UP
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:57
Sunrise
05:23
Sunset
18:57
Civil dusk
19:22

About 13h 34m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Prayagraj Airport

Prayagraj Airport

Prayagraj Airport, also known as Allahabad Airport, is a major domestic airport and an Indian Air Force base serving the city of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. Located in the Bamrauli suburb of the city, it is one of the oldest airports in India. This airport is currently under joint operation of the Indian Air Force and the Airports Authority of India.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VIAL

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 30▸ displaced8,110 ft / 2,472 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
06 / 244,800 ft / 1,463 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR122.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KOLKATASpecial useFIRGNDFL999
DELHISpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all India airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Prayagraj Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Prayagraj Airport?

The ICAO code for Prayagraj Airport is VIAL, and its IATA code is IXD.

Where is Prayagraj Airport located?

Prayagraj Airport is medium airport located in Allahabad, India, at an elevation of 322 ft (98 m).

How many runways does Prayagraj Airport have?

Prayagraj Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,110 ft / 2,472 m.

Which airlines fly to Prayagraj Airport?

Airlines historically serving Prayagraj Airport include Air India Limited (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Prayagraj Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Prayagraj Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Prayagraj Airport in?

Prayagraj Airport is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Prayagraj Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Prayagraj Airport is approximately 0.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Prayagraj Airport?

The nearest airport to Prayagraj Airport is Benti Airstrip (IN-0343), about 19 nm to the nw, followed by Chitrakoot Airport and Sultanpur Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Prayagraj Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.