Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): Codes, Runways & Location
Biju Patnaik International Airport (IATA: BBI · ICAO: VEBS) is a large airport serving Bhubaneswar, India. It lies at 20.2510° N, 85.8147° E, 138 ft (42 m) above sea level.
Overview of Biju Patnaik International Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Bhubaneswar in India. It is identified by the IATA code BBI and the ICAO code VEBS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Biju Patnaik International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2744 m (9003 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 138 ft (42 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rourkela Airport (RRK) about 246 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,744 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Biju Patnaik International Airport
Where is Biju Patnaik International Airport located?
Biju Patnaik International Airport is located in Bhubaneswar, India. Its coordinates are 20.2510° N, 85.8147° E.
What is the airport code for Biju Patnaik International Airport?
Biju Patnaik International Airport has an IATA code of BBI and an ICAO code of VEBS.
How long is the runway at Biju Patnaik International Airport?
Biju Patnaik International Airport's longest runway is about 2744 m (9003 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Biju Patnaik International Airport have?
Biju Patnaik International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Biju Patnaik International Airport a major airport?
Biju Patnaik International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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