Kanpur Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-16Kanpur Airport, also called Chakeri Airport, sits about 17 kilometres from the centre of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. It is a civil enclave on an Indian Air Force station, and the Airports Authority of India runs the civil side. The airport has been proposed for renaming as Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Airport.
Services at Kanpur Airport
2 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 1optionHotelsRegenta Central The CrystalView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- 1optionShuttlesHurryUp CabsView shuttles guide
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers364K363,944 in 2025
- Services2listed across 2 of 6 types
- Movements2.5K2,456 flights a year
- Local timeKolkata time
- IATAKNUICAO VECX
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- CIDomesticCivil TerminalIndiGo
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- KanpurNorthwest of the airport17 km
- LucknowNortheast of the airport90 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Kanpur Airport?
Kanpur Airport uses the following codes: IATA: KNU, ICAO: VECX, GPS: VEKA, Local: VEKA, Ident: VICX. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Kanpur Airport located?
Kanpur Airport is located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The airport coordinates are 26.4043°, 80.4101°.
What services are available at Kanpur Airport?
Kanpur Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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