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Medium airport

Kushinagar International Airport

IATA KBKICAO VEKI🇮🇳 Kushinagar
Coordinates
26.7765°N, 83.8892°E
Elevation
266 ft (81 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IN-UP
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
0.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:10
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
18:20
Civil dusk
18:43

About 12h 46m 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 Kushinagar International Airport

Kushinagar International Airport

Kushinagar International Airport is an international airport serving Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India. In August 2021, the airport was licensed to operate as a customs notified airport, facilitating the movement of international passengers and Buddhist pilgrims.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 2910,500 ft / 3,200 m148 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KOLKATASpecial 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 Kushinagar International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kushinagar International Airport?

The ICAO code for Kushinagar International Airport is VEKI, and its IATA code is KBK.

Where is Kushinagar International Airport located?

Kushinagar International Airport is medium airport located in Kushinagar, India, at an elevation of 266 ft (81 m).

How many runways does Kushinagar International Airport have?

Kushinagar International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,500 ft / 3,200 m.

What time zone is Kushinagar International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kushinagar International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kushinagar International 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 Kushinagar International Airport?

The nearest airport to Kushinagar International Airport is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 23.7 nm to the w, followed by Gautam Buddha International Airport and Meghauli Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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