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Medium airportScheduled service

Kanpur Airport

IATA KNUICAO VICXLocal VEKA🇮🇳 Kanpur
Coordinates
26.4043°N, 80.4101°E
Elevation
410 ft (125 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IN-UP
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
0.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:00
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
19:04
Civil dusk
19:30

About 13h 38m 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 Kanpur Airport

Kanpur Airport

Kanpur Airport, is a domestic airport and an Indian Air Force base that serves the city of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located at Chakeri, about 17 km (11 mi) from the city centre, and operates from a new civil terminal. It provides connectivity to major tourist and historical attractions in the area such as Bithoor, Sankissa, Etawah Safari Park, Kalinjar Fort, Kalpi, National Chambal Sanctuary, Bhitargaon and Kannauj.

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

Live weather

VICX

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 27▸ displaced9,000 ft / 2,743 m150 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP122.700 MHz
TWRTWR123.500 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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 Kanpur Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kanpur Airport?

The ICAO code for Kanpur Airport is VICX, and its IATA code is KNU.

Where is Kanpur Airport located?

Kanpur Airport is medium airport located in Kanpur, India, at an elevation of 410 ft (125 m).

How many runways does Kanpur Airport have?

Kanpur Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,000 ft / 2,743 m.

Which airlines fly to Kanpur Airport?

Airlines historically serving Kanpur Airport include Air India Limited (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Kanpur Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Kanpur Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kanpur Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kanpur Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kanpur Airport is approximately 0.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kanpur Airport?

The nearest airport to Kanpur Airport is Kanpur Civil Airport (Old) (VIKA), about 3.3 nm to the nw, followed by IIT Kanpur Airport and Marhamtabad Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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