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Aurangabad Airport
Aurangabad Airport (VAAU/IXU) serves Aurangabad, India. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 1911 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VAAU
- Name: Aurangabad Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 19.8627
- Longitude: 75.398102
- Elevation: 1911 ft
- Country: India
- Municipality: Aurangabad
- IATA Code: IXU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- 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: N/A
- Approach Types: VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.300 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 122.300 MHz
- ATIS: 127.000 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: No
- 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
- GENDEC 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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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).