Kanpur Airport (KNU): Codes, Runways & Location
Kanpur Airport (IATA: KNU · ICAO: VICX) is a medium-sized airport serving Kanpur, India. It lies at 26.4043° N, 80.4101° E, 410 ft (125 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kanpur Airport
Kanpur Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kanpur in India. It is identified by the IATA code KNU and the ICAO code VICX. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kanpur 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: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 410 ft (125 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) about 62 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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Seaports near Kanpur Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kanpur Airport
Where is Kanpur Airport located?
Kanpur Airport is located in Kanpur, India. Its coordinates are 26.4043° N, 80.4101° E.
What is the airport code for Kanpur Airport?
Kanpur Airport has an IATA code of KNU and an ICAO code of VICX.
How long is the runway at Kanpur Airport?
Kanpur Airport's longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Kanpur Airport have?
Kanpur Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Kanpur Airport a major airport?
Kanpur Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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