Raxaul Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 12h 47m 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 Raxaul Airport
Raxaul Airport is an airport located at Raxaul in the state of Bihar, India. It was established after the Sino-Indian War of 1962, when it served as an emergency landing ground for the Indian Army. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) that owns the airport has undertaken a pre-feasibility study at the airport to upgrade the airport to handle ATR-72 aircraft. A draft Master Plan highlighting a requirement of an additional 121 acres of land has been submitted to the State Government. There have been recent proposals to expand the airport. In January 2024 the State Government agreed to acquire 139 acres of land worth Rupees 207 crore for the expansion of Raxaul airport.
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Live weather
VERLNOTAMs
VERLReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOLKATA | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
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 Raxaul Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Raxaul Airport?
The ICAO code for Raxaul Airport is VERL.
Where is Raxaul Airport located?
Raxaul Airport is small airport located in India, at an elevation of 259 ft (79 m).
What time zone is Raxaul Airport in?
Raxaul Airport is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).
What is the magnetic variation at Raxaul Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Raxaul 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 Raxaul Airport?
The nearest airport to Raxaul Airport is Simara Airport (SIF), about 14 nm to the ne, followed by Bharatpur Airport and Meghauli Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Raxaul Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.