Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR): Codes, Runways & Location
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (IATA: BLR · ICAO: VOBL) is a large airport serving Bengaluru, India. It lies at 13.1979° N, 77.7063° E, 3000 ft (914 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Bengaluru in India. It is identified by the IATA code BLR and the ICAO code VOBL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 3000 ft (914 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being HAL Airport about 28 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 ≈ 4,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
Where is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru located?
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is located in Bengaluru, India. Its coordinates are 13.1979° N, 77.7063° E.
What is the airport code for Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru?
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru has an IATA code of BLR and an ICAO code of VOBL.
How long is the runway at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru?
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru's longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru have?
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru a major airport?
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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