Vijayawada International Airport (VGA): Codes, Runways & Location
Vijayawada International Airport (IATA: VGA · ICAO: VOBZ) is a large airport serving Vijayawada, India. It lies at 16.5300° N, 80.8049° E, 82 ft (25 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vijayawada International Airport
Vijayawada International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Vijayawada in India. It is identified by the IATA code VGA and the ICAO code VOBZ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Vijayawada International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3360 m (11023 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 82 ft (25 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rajahmundry Airport (RJA) about 125 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 ≈ 3,360 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vijayawada International Airport
Where is Vijayawada International Airport located?
Vijayawada International Airport is located in Vijayawada, India. Its coordinates are 16.5300° N, 80.8049° E.
What is the airport code for Vijayawada International Airport?
Vijayawada International Airport has an IATA code of VGA and an ICAO code of VOBZ.
How long is the runway at Vijayawada International Airport?
Vijayawada International Airport's longest runway is about 3360 m (11023 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Vijayawada International Airport have?
Vijayawada International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Vijayawada International Airport a major airport?
Vijayawada International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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