What is the tower frequency at VABB?

The tower frequency at Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl is 118.1 MHz.

What fuel is available at VABB?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl offers Jet A-1.

Does VABB require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (India).

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (VABB/BOM) serves Mumbai, India. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (09/27, 14/32). Field elevation is 39 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VABB
Name: Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 19.088699
Longitude: 72.867897
Elevation: 39 ft
Country: India
Municipality: Mumbai
IATA Code: BOM
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Distance from City: 3.7 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 11312 X 197
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 9419 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 126.400 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: http://www.csia.in/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: No PPR for scheduled flights. GA/non-scheduled require DGCA landing permit. Slot availability very limited.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx INR 600/ton for international wide-body
Parking Fee: INR 100/ton per 2h block
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: INR
Remarks: Fees published by MIAL (Mumbai International Airport Ltd). Among the busiest single-runway operations globally (two crossing runways). High congestion surcharges may apply.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Supplied by IOCL/BPCL/HPCL. Into-plane service at Terminal 2 (international) and Terminal 1 (domestic). Throughput levy applies.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ at Terminal 2. APIS required. BCAS security requirements apply. e-Visa available.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No formal curfew; 24-hour operations. Extremely capacity-constrained due to crossing runways and city location. DGCA slot coordination mandatory. BCAS security mandatory. Chapter 2 banned.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VABB?: The tower frequency at Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at VABB?: Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does VABB require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (India).

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