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).

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.

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

Raja Bhoj International Airport (VABP/BHO) serves Bhopal, India. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (06/24, 12/30). Field elevation is 1711 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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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: 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 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
GENDEC 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

C0637/13 warning

Aerodrome restriction

AERODROME ELEVATION AT BOPAL AIRPORT 1719 FT ARP ELEVATION 1711 FT. AMEND E-AIP INDIA VABP AD 2.2 ACCORDINGLY

2013-07-05 18:30:00 Until further notice

G0625/26 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.

2026-05-25 05:05:00 2026-08-24 23:59:00

C0008/14 caution

Navigation equipment issue

GP RWY 30 COMMISSIONED COORD- N231700.2927 E0772018.6284 FREQ- 333.8MHZ AMEND E-AIP INDIA VABP AD 2.19 AND ENR 4.1-VABP ACCORDINGLY

2014-01-03 10:00:00 Until further notice

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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).
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.

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