Shillong Airport (SHL): Codes, Runways & Location
Shillong Airport (IATA: SHL · ICAO: VEBI) is a medium-sized airport serving Shillong, India. It lies at 25.7036° N, 91.9787° E, 2910 ft (887 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shillong Airport
Shillong Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Shillong in India. It is identified by the IATA code SHL and the ICAO code VEBI. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Shillong Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. The field elevation is 2910 ft (887 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) 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 ≈ 1,829 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shillong Airport
Where is Shillong Airport located?
Shillong Airport is located in Shillong, India. Its coordinates are 25.7036° N, 91.9787° E.
What is the airport code for Shillong Airport?
Shillong Airport has an IATA code of SHL and an ICAO code of VEBI.
How long is the runway at Shillong Airport?
Shillong Airport's longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Shillong Airport have?
Shillong Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Shillong Airport a major airport?
Shillong Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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