Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU): Codes, Runways & Location
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (IATA: GAU · ICAO: VEGT) is a large airport serving Guwahati, India. It lies at 26.1067° N, 91.5852° E, 162 ft (49 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Guwahati in India. It is identified by the IATA code GAU and the ICAO code VEGT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International 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 162 ft (49 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Shillong Airport (SHL) about 60 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 Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
Where is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport located?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is located in Guwahati, India. Its coordinates are 26.1067° N, 91.5852° E.
What is the airport code for Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport has an IATA code of GAU and an ICAO code of VEGT.
How long is the runway at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport's longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport have?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport a major airport?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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