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Raja Bhoj International Airport (VABP/BHO) — Bhopal, India

At a glance

Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.05
Runways
06/24, 12/30
Elevation
1,711 ft

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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
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: VABP
  • Name: Raja Bhoj International Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 23.2875
  • Longitude: 77.337402
  • Elevation: 1711 ft
  • Country: India
  • Municipality: Bhopal
  • IATA Code: BHO
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 06/24

  • Designation: 06/24
  • Dimensions: 1042x45m
  • Surface: BIT
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 2750x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 30 109.9
  • Approach Types: VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.050 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 118.050 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 118.050 MHz
  • ATIS: 127.250 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 200-500/ton
  • Parking Fee: INR 50-150/ton per 4h block
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: INR
  • Remarks: Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal. AAI operated. Limited international service. State capital of Madhya Pradesh.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Indian Oil (IOCL), BPCL, HPCL. Available during operating hours.

Immigration

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

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. VFR/IFR operations. Elevation 1711 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

G1019/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
REF AIP SUP 162/2025 REGARDING ILS CAT (ROMAN) II OR LOC RWY 30. IN FINAL APPROACH SEGMENT SDF AND OCA WITH SDF FOR LOC ONLY IS WITHDRAWN TEMPO.
2026-08-25 04:59 UTC 2026-11-24 23:59 UTC
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at VABP?
The tower frequency at Raja Bhoj International Airport is 118.05 MHz.
What fuel is available at VABP?
Raja Bhoj International Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does VABP require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Raja Bhoj International Airport (India). Permit details for India
Where is VABP located?
Raja Bhoj International Airport (VABP) is located in Bhopal, India.
What is the IATA code for VABP?
The IATA code for Raja Bhoj International Airport is BHO.
How long is the runway at VABP?
The main runway at Raja Bhoj International Airport (06/24) measures 1042x45m.