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Small airport

Bhilai Airport

ICAO VA1E
Coordinates
21.2942°N, 81.3795°E
Elevation
1,014 ft (309 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IN-CT
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
0.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:08
Sunrise
05:32
Sunset
18:50
Civil dusk
19:15

About 13h 18m 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 Bhilai Airport

Bhilai Airport is a small airport in India. It sits at an elevation of 1,014 ft (309 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,900 ft / 1,189 m. It observes Asia/Kolkata local time. The nearest airport is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), about 21.2 nm to the ese.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 223,900 ft / 1,189 m95 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MUMBAISpecial useFIRGNDFL999
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 Bhilai Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bhilai Airport located?

Bhilai Airport is small airport located in India, at an elevation of 1,014 ft (309 m).

How many runways does Bhilai Airport have?

Bhilai Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,900 ft / 1,189 m.

What time zone is Bhilai Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Bhilai Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bhilai Airport is approximately 0.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bhilai Airport?

The nearest airport to Bhilai Airport is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), about 21.2 nm to the ese, followed by Bilaspur Airport and Gondia Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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