Gorakhpur Airport guide

Updated 2026-10-16

Gorakhpur Airport is an Indian Air Force base that also handles civil flights for eastern Uttar Pradesh. The Airports Authority of India runs the civil enclave, while the Air Force owns the airfield. The base hosts No. 16 and No. 27 Squadrons and No. 105 Helicopter Unit.

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Services at Gorakhpur Airport

1 of 6 available

Key facts

  • Passengers1.1M1,122,776 in 2026
  • Services1listed across 1 of 6 types
  • Movements6.9K6,904 flights a year
  • Local timeKolkata time
  • IATAGOPICAO VEGK
  • Runways1
  • Terminals1domestic
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Terminals

1 terminal
  • PADomesticPassenger TerminalAkasa Air, Alliance Air, IndiGo, SpiceJet

Nearby cities

straight-line distance
  • GorakhpurWest of the airport8 km

Questions

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What are the airport codes for Gorakhpur Airport?

Gorakhpur Airport uses the following codes: IATA: GOP, ICAO: VEGK. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Gorakhpur Airport located?

Gorakhpur Airport is located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The airport coordinates are 26.7397°, 83.4497°.

What services are available at Gorakhpur Airport?

Gorakhpur Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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