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Medium airportScheduled service

Jay Prakash Narayan Airport

IATA PATICAO VEPT🇮🇳 Patna
Coordinates
25.5913°N, 85.0880°E
Elevation
170 ft (52 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IN-BR
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
0.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:43
Sunrise
05:08
Sunset
18:44
Civil dusk
19:09

About 13h 35m 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 Jay Prakash Narayan Airport

Jay Prakash Narayan Airport

Jay Prakash Narayan Airport is a domestic airport serving Patna, the capital of Bihar, India. Named after the independence activist and political leader Jayprakash Narayan, it is the 20th-busiest airport in India. To cater to burgeoning demand, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) initiated a project to expand and modernise the airport infrastructure, including the construction of a new two-level passenger terminal, which was inaugurated on 29 May 2025.

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

Live weather

VEPT

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
07 / 25▸ displaced6,410 ft / 1,954 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.300 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

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 Jay Prakash Narayan Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Jay Prakash Narayan Airport?

The ICAO code for Jay Prakash Narayan Airport is VEPT, and its IATA code is PAT.

Where is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport located?

Jay Prakash Narayan Airport is medium airport located in Patna, India, at an elevation of 170 ft (52 m).

How many runways does Jay Prakash Narayan Airport have?

Jay Prakash Narayan Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,410 ft / 1,954 m.

Which airlines fly to Jay Prakash Narayan Airport?

Airlines historically serving Jay Prakash Narayan Airport include Air India Limited, Air Sahara, Go Air, IndiGo Airlines, Jet Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Jay Prakash Narayan Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Jay Prakash Narayan Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Jay Prakash Narayan Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Jay Prakash Narayan Airport is approximately 0.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Jay Prakash Narayan Airport?

The nearest airport to Jay Prakash Narayan Airport is Bihta Air Force Station (IN-0346), about 11.1 nm to the w, followed by Muzaffarpur Airport and Gaya Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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