Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (VEPT)
Medium airport · Patna, Bihar, India
Airport data
| Name | Jay Prakash Narayan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEPT |
| IATA | PAT |
| Elevation | 170 ft (52 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°35'29" E 85°5'17" 25.59130, 85.08800 |
| Location | Patna, Bihar, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,410 ft (1954 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport at a glance
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport is a medium airport in Patna, Bihar, India, known to airline systems as PAT. The field elevation of 170 ft (52 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEPT 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, 07/25, offers 6,410 ft (1954 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEPT 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 Jay Prakash Narayan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muzaffarpur Airport | VEMZ | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Gaya Airport | VEGY | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Darbhanga Airport | VEDH | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Janakpur Airport | VNJP | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Kushinagar International Airport | VEKI | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jay Prakash Narayan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 170 ft field elevation of Jay Prakash Narayan 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 Jay Prakash Narayan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jay Prakash Narayan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jay Prakash Narayan Airport is VEPT, and its IATA code is PAT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport above sea level?
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport sits at an elevation of 170 feet (52 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.5913, 85.0880 — in Patna, Bihar, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Muzaffarpur Airport, about 63 km away.
Does VEPT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEPT 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 Jay Prakash Narayan Airport?
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,410 ft (1954 m) with a ASP surface.