Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): Codes, Runways & Location
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (IATA: VNS · ICAO: VEBN) is a large airport serving Varanasi, India. It lies at 25.4522° N, 82.8625° E, 266 ft (81 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Varanasi in India. It is identified by the IATA code VNS and the ICAO code VEBN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2745 m (9006 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 266 ft (81 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Azamgarh Airport (AZH) about 82 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 ≈ 2,745 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
Where is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport located?
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located in Varanasi, India. Its coordinates are 25.4522° N, 82.8625° E.
What is the airport code for Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport?
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport has an IATA code of VNS and an ICAO code of VEBN.
How long is the runway at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport?
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport's longest runway is about 2745 m (9006 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport have?
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport a major airport?
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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