Kushinagar International Airport (VEKI)
Medium airport · Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Kushinagar International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEKI |
| IATA | KBK |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°46'36" E 83°53'21" 26.77653, 83.88921 |
| Location | Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 10,500 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | Asphalt | No |
Kushinagar International Airport at a glance
Kushinagar International Airport is a medium airport in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as KBK. The field elevation of 266 ft (81 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEKI are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 10,500 ft (3200 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEKI 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 Kushinagar International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorakhpur Airport | VEGK | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Gautam Buddha International Airport | VNBW | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Pokhara International Airport | VNPR | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Pokhara Domestic Airport | VNPK | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Muzaffarpur Airport | VEMZ | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kushinagar International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 266 ft field elevation of Kushinagar 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 Kushinagar International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kushinagar International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kushinagar International Airport is VEKI, and its IATA code is KBK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kushinagar International Airport above sea level?
Kushinagar International Airport sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kushinagar International Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.7765, 83.8892 — in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gorakhpur Airport, about 44 km away.
Does VEKI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEKI 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 Kushinagar International Airport?
Kushinagar International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 10,500 ft (3200 m) with a Asphalt surface.