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Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

IATA LKOICAO VILK🇮🇳 Lucknow
Coordinates
26.7606°N, 80.8893°E
Elevation
410 ft (125 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
IN-UP
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
0.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:56
Sunrise
05:22
Sunset
19:03
Civil dusk
19:29

About 13h 41m 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 Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is an international airport serving Lucknow, the capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located in Amausi, 14 km (8.7 mi) from the city centre, and was earlier known as ''Amausi Airport''. It is named after Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth Prime Minister of India. It is owned and operated by the Lucknow International Airport Limited (LIAL), a public–private consortium led by Adani Group.

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

Live weather

VILK

Live departures & arrivals

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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▸ displaced8,996 ft / 2,742 m148 ftPemLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP120.450 MHz
ATISATIS126.800 MHz
GND120.450 MHz
TWRTWR118.600 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (9)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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 Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport?

The ICAO code for Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is VILK, and its IATA code is LKO.

Where is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport located?

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is large airport located in Lucknow, India, at an elevation of 410 ft (125 m).

How many runways does Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport have?

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,996 ft / 2,742 m.

Which airlines fly to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport include Air India Limited, Air Sahara, Fly Dubai, Go Air, IndiGo Airlines, Jet Airways, among 9 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport?

Historical data lists 9 nonstop destinations from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chaudhary Charan Singh International 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 Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport?

The nearest airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is Bakshi Ka Talab Air Force Station (VIBL), about 13.7 nm to the n, followed by Kanpur Airport and Kanpur Civil Airport (Old).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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