Bilaspur Airport (VEBU)
Medium airport · Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India
Airport data
| Name | Bilaspur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEBU |
| IATA | PAB |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°59'18" E 82°6'40" 21.98840, 82.11100 |
| Location | Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,035 ft (1535 m) | 82 ft | ASP | No |
Bilaspur Airport at a glance
Bilaspur Airport is a medium airport in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India, known to airline systems as PAB. The field elevation of 899 ft (274 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEBU 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, 17/35, offers 5,035 ft (1535 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEBU 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 Bilaspur Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swami Vivekananda Airport | VERP | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Maa Mahamaya Airport | VEAP | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Gondia Airport | VAGD | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Utkela Airport | VEUK | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Jabalpur Airport | VAJB | 249 km (134 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bilaspur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 899 ft field elevation of Bilaspur 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 Bilaspur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bilaspur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bilaspur Airport is VEBU, and its IATA code is PAB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bilaspur Airport above sea level?
Bilaspur Airport sits at an elevation of 899 feet (274 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bilaspur Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.9884, 82.1110 — in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Swami Vivekananda Airport, about 98 km away.
Does VEBU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEBU 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 Bilaspur Airport?
Bilaspur Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,035 ft (1535 m) with a ASP surface.