Gia Lam Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Gia Lam Air Base (ICAO: VVGL) is a medium-sized airport serving Hanoi (Long Bien), Vietnam. It lies at 21.0405° N, 105.8860° E, 50 ft (15 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gia Lam Air Base
Gia Lam Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Hanoi (Long Bien) in Vietnam. It is identified by the ICAO code VVGL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Gia Lam Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2003 m (6571 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 50 ft (15 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) about 22 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 ≈ 2,003 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gia Lam Air Base
Where is Gia Lam Air Base located?
Gia Lam Air Base is located in Hanoi (Long Bien), Vietnam. Its coordinates are 21.0405° N, 105.8860° E.
What is the airport code for Gia Lam Air Base?
Gia Lam Air Base has an ICAO code of VVGL.
How long is the runway at Gia Lam Air Base?
Gia Lam Air Base's longest runway is about 2003 m (6571 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Gia Lam Air Base have?
Gia Lam Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Gia Lam Air Base a major airport?
Gia Lam Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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