Prayagraj Airport (VEAB)
Medium airport · Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Prayagraj Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEAB |
| IATA | IXD |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°26'24" E 81°44'2" 25.44010, 81.73390 |
| Location | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 12/30 | 8,110 ft (2472 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Prayagraj Airport at a glance
Prayagraj Airport is a medium airport in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as IXD. The field elevation of 322 ft (98 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEAB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 8,110 ft (2472 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEAB 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 Prayagraj Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | VEBN | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Rewa Airport, Chorhata, REWA | VERW | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport | VEAY | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | VILK | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Kanpur Airport | VECX | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Prayagraj Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 322 ft field elevation of Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj Airport
What is the ICAO code of Prayagraj Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Prayagraj Airport is VEAB, and its IATA code is IXD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Prayagraj Airport above sea level?
Prayagraj Airport sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Prayagraj Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.4401, 81.7339 — in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, about 113 km away.
Does VEAB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEAB 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 Prayagraj Airport?
Prayagraj Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,110 ft (2472 m) with a ASP surface.