Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (VEAY)
Medium airport · Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Maharshi Valmiki International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEAY |
| IATA | AYJ |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°44'52" E 82°9'49" 26.74774, 82.16366 |
| Location | Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,381 ft (2250 m) | 148 ft | Concrete | Yes |
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport at a glance
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport is a medium airport in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as AYJ. The field elevation of 335 ft (102 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEAY 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, 11/29, offers 7,381 ft (2250 m) of concrete surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEAY 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 Maharshi Valmiki International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | VILK | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Gorakhpur Airport | VEGK | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Gautam Buddha International Airport | VNBW | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Prayagraj Airport | VEAB | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Nepalgunj Airport | VNNG | 159 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maharshi Valmiki International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 335 ft field elevation of Maharshi Valmiki 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 Maharshi Valmiki International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maharshi Valmiki International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maharshi Valmiki International Airport is VEAY, and its IATA code is AYJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport above sea level?
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.7477, 82.1637 — in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, about 127 km away.
Does VEAY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEAY 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 Maharshi Valmiki International Airport?
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,381 ft (2250 m) with a Concrete surface.