Gorakhpur Airport (VEGK)
Medium airport · Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Gorakhpur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEGK |
| IATA | GOP |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°44'23" E 83°26'59" 26.73970, 83.44970 |
| Location | Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Gorakhpur Airport at a glance
Gorakhpur Airport is a medium airport in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as GOP. The field elevation of 259 ft (79 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEGK 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 9,000 ft (2743 m) of pem 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 VEGK 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 Gorakhpur Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kushinagar International Airport | VEKI | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Gautam Buddha International Airport | VNBW | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport | VEAY | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | VEBN | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Pokhara International Airport | VNPR | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gorakhpur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 259 ft field elevation of Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gorakhpur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gorakhpur Airport is VEGK, and its IATA code is GOP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gorakhpur Airport above sea level?
Gorakhpur Airport sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gorakhpur Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.7397, 83.4497 — in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kushinagar International Airport, about 44 km away.
Does VEGK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEGK 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 Gorakhpur Airport?
Gorakhpur Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a PEM surface.