Gaya Airport (VEGY)
Medium airport · Gaya, Bihar, India
Airport data
| Name | Gaya Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEGY |
| IATA | GAY |
| Elevation | 380 ft (116 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°44'39" E 84°57'4" 24.74430, 84.95120 |
| Location | Gaya, Bihar, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,500 ft (2286 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gaya Airport at a glance
Gaya Airport is a medium airport in Gaya, Bihar, India, known to airline systems as GAY. The field elevation of 380 ft (116 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEGY 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, 10/28, offers 7,500 ft (2286 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEGY 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 Gaya Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | VEPT | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Muzaffarpur Airport | VEMZ | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Birsa Munda Airport | VERC | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Dhanbad Airport | VEDB | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Darbhanga Airport | VEDH | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gaya Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 380 ft field elevation of Gaya 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 Gaya Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gaya Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gaya Airport is VEGY, and its IATA code is GAY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gaya Airport above sea level?
Gaya Airport sits at an elevation of 380 feet (116 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gaya Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.7443, 84.9512 — in Gaya, Bihar, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport, about 95 km away.
Does VEGY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEGY 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 Gaya Airport?
Gaya Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 7,500 ft (2286 m) with a ASP surface.