WingfarerLal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
Large airport Varanasi, India
Airport in India.
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Overview
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (IATA: VNS, ICAO: VEBN) is an international airport serving Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located at Babatpur, 26 km (16 mi) northwest of Varanasi. Formerly known as Varanasi Airport, it was officially renamed after Lal Bahadur Shastri, the 2nd Prime Minister of India, in October 2005. It acquired its position in India's major airports after more than 4 million passengers used the airport in 2024-25. It is the 19th-busiest airport in India in terms of passenger movement, and the second-busiest airport in Uttar Pradesh.
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| Region | Uttar Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Coordinates | 25.452171, 82.862549 |
Runways (1)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,006 ft | 148 ft | ASP |
Airlines
5 airlines operate scheduled flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
5 direct destinations from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
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Where is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport?
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is a large airport located in Varanasi, India. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 9,006 ft.
What is the airport code of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport?
Its IATA code is VNS and its ICAO code is VEBN.
Which airlines fly from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport?
5 airlines operate scheduled flights from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, serving 5 direct destinations.
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is a large airport located in Varanasi, India. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 9,006 ft.