Vadodara International Airport (VABO)
Large airport · Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Airport data
| Name | Vadodara International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VABO |
| IATA | BDQ |
| Elevation | 129 ft (39 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°20'10" E 73°13'35" 22.33620, 73.22630 |
| Location | Vadodara, Gujarat, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,100 ft (2469 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vadodara International Airport at a glance
Vadodara International Airport is a large airport in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, known to airline systems as BDQ. The field elevation of 129 ft (39 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VABO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 8,100 ft (2469 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VABO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Vadodara International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport | VAAH | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Bhavnagar Airport | VABV | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Surat International Airport | VASU | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Daman Airport | VADN | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Rajkot International Airport | VAHS | 225 km (122 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vadodara International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 129 ft field elevation of Vadodara International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 139 airports and airfields we list for India — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Vadodara International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vadodara International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vadodara International Airport is VABO, and its IATA code is BDQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vadodara International Airport above sea level?
Vadodara International Airport sits at an elevation of 129 feet (39 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vadodara International Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.3362, 73.2263 — in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport, about 102 km away.
Does VABO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VABO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Vadodara International Airport?
Vadodara International Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,100 ft (2469 m) with a ASP surface.