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Aurangabad Airport (VAAU/IXU) — Aurangabad, India

At a glance

Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
122.3
Runways
09/27
Elevation
1,911 ft

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79% Data Complete 41 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 01:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: VAAU
  • Name: Aurangabad Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 19.8627
  • Longitude: 75.398102
  • Elevation: 1911 ft
  • Country: India
  • Municipality: Aurangabad
  • IATA Code: IXU
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 2839x45m
  • Surface: Macadam
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 27 110.1
  • Approach Types: VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.300 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 122.300 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 122.300 MHz
  • ATIS: 127.000 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW per AAI tariff; approx INR 150-400/ton
  • Parking Fee: INR 40-120/ton per 4h block
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: INR
  • Remarks: Chikkalthana Airport, Aurangabad. AAI operated. Gateway to Ajanta/Ellora caves.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: IOCL supply. Available during operating hours.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Domestic airport. Limited customs.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. Elevation 1911 ft AMSL.

Airport Services

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India Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 24 hours minimum; 7 working days for Prior Reference Countries (PRC)
  • Landing Lead Time: Standard: 3 working days (flight on 4th day). PRC countries: 7 working days (flight on 8th day). Tech stop/fuel stop: 1 working day (except PRC). Military airports: 15-20 business days.
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require DGCA permit and security clearance. Ministry of Defence approval needed for certain routes.

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Active NOTAMs

G1250/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
REFER EAIP INDIA PAGE AD 2 VAAU 2-201 DATED 27 NOV 2025 REGARDING VOR RWY 27 CAT (A/B/C ). FLW AMENDMENTS ARE MADE IN FINAL APCH SEGMENT. 1. STRAIGHT-IN OCA(H ) WITH SDF (4.1 D ) TEMPO AMENDED AS 2320(434).
2026-10-06 10:05 UTC 2027-01-06 23:59 UTC
G1249/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
REFER EAIP INDIA PAGE AD 2 VAAU 2-107 DATED 17 APR 2025 REGARDING ILS OR LOC RWY 27. FLW AMENDMENTS ARE MADE IN FINAL APCH SEGMENT. 1. FOR LOC ONLY PROCEDURE OCA (H ) WITH SDF (4 D ) TEMPO AMENDED AS 2320(434).
2026-10-06 10:05 UTC 2027-01-06 23:59 UTC
G1226/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
REFER EAIP INDIA PAGE AD 2 VAAU 2-201 DATED 27 NOV 2025 REGARDING VOR RWY 27 CAT (A/B/C. FLW AMENDMENTS ARE MADE IN FINAL APCH SEGMENT. 1. STRAIGHT-IN OCA(H WITH SDF (4.1 D TEMPO AMENDED AS 2320(434).
2026-10-06 07:39 UTC 2027-01-06 23:59 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at VAAU?
The tower frequency at Aurangabad Airport is 122.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at VAAU?
Aurangabad Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does VAAU require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Aurangabad Airport (India). Permit details for India
Where is VAAU located?
Aurangabad Airport (VAAU) is located in Aurangabad, India.
What is the IATA code for VAAU?
The IATA code for Aurangabad Airport is IXU.
How long is the runway at VAAU?
The main runway at Aurangabad Airport (09/27) measures 2839x45m.