Gorakhpur Airport (GOP): Codes, Runways & Location
Gorakhpur Airport (IATA: GOP · ICAO: VEGK) is a medium-sized airport serving Gorakhpur, India. It lies at 26.7397° N, 83.4497° E, 259 ft (79 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gorakhpur Airport
Gorakhpur Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gorakhpur in India. It is identified by the IATA code GOP and the ICAO code VEGK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gorakhpur Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 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 259 ft (79 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kushinagar International Airport (KBK) about 44 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 ≈ 2,743 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gorakhpur Airport
Where is Gorakhpur Airport located?
Gorakhpur Airport is located in Gorakhpur, India. Its coordinates are 26.7397° N, 83.4497° E.
What is the airport code for Gorakhpur Airport?
Gorakhpur Airport has an IATA code of GOP and an ICAO code of VEGK.
How long is the runway at Gorakhpur Airport?
Gorakhpur Airport's longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Gorakhpur Airport have?
Gorakhpur Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Gorakhpur Airport a major airport?
Gorakhpur Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Gorakhpur Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →