Bareilly Air Force Station (VIBY)
Medium airport · Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Bareilly Air Force Station |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIBY |
| IATA | BEK |
| Elevation | 580 ft (177 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°25'20" E 79°27'3" 28.42210, 79.45080 |
| Location | Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Bareilly Air Force Station at a glance
Bareilly Air Force Station is a medium airport in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as BEK. The field elevation of 580 ft (177 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIBY 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 con 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 VIBY 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 Bareilly Air Force Station
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moradabad Airport | VIMB | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Pantnagar Airport | VIPT | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Noida International Airport | VIND | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station | VIAG | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Nepalgunj Airport | VNNG | 220 km (119 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bareilly Air Force Station
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 580 ft field elevation of Bareilly Air Force Station 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 Bareilly Air Force Station
What is the ICAO code of Bareilly Air Force Station?
The ICAO identifier of Bareilly Air Force Station is VIBY, and its IATA code is BEK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bareilly Air Force Station above sea level?
Bareilly Air Force Station sits at an elevation of 580 feet (177 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bareilly Air Force Station located?
The airport lies at 28.4221, 79.4508 — in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Moradabad Airport, about 68 km away.
Does VIBY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIBY 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 Bareilly Air Force Station?
Bareilly Air Force Station has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a CON surface.