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Biju Patnaik Airport (VEBS/BBI) — Bhubaneswar, India

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
125.15
Runways
05/23, 14/32
Elevation
138 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
35 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 32 on the ground · busiest hour 02:00Z
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: VEBS
  • Name: Biju Patnaik Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 20.2444
  • Longitude: 85.817802
  • Elevation: 138 ft
  • Country: India
  • Municipality: Bhubaneswar
  • IATA Code: BBI
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 1379x46m
  • Surface: BIT
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

  • Designation: 14/32
  • Dimensions: 2744x46m
  • Surface: BIT
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 14 109.1
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 125.150 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 123.500 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 123.500 MHz
  • ATIS: 126.800 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: Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar. AAI operated. State capital of Odisha.

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: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International airport. CIQ available. Limited international services.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: No curfew. Elevation 138 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

A1878/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
HR OF OPS FOR AD AND ATS.
2026-09-13 00:00 UTC 2026-12-11 23:59 UTC
G1290/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
REF EAIP INDIA PAGE AD 2 VEBS 3-901 DATED 15 JUL 2021 REGARDING RNP Y RWY 14 PROC-BHUBANESWAR AP. OCA(H) FOR LNAV/VNAV APP IS AMENDED AS 476(371) TEMPO.
2026-10-21 04:32 UTC 2027-01-20 23:59 UTC
G1009/26
caution
Instrument procedure change
INBOUND AND OUTBOUND TRACKS OF THE R-294/14 DME HOLD ARE AMENDED TO 114DEG AND 294DEG, RESPECTIVELY, FOR THE ILS CAT II OR LOC RWY 14 INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE PROMULGATED VIDE AIP SUP NR 153/2026.
2026-09-03 00:00 UTC No end time given (PERM)
Received 2026-08-18 10:46 UTC
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at VEBS?
The tower frequency at Biju Patnaik Airport is 125.15 MHz.
What fuel is available at VEBS?
Biju Patnaik Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does VEBS require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Biju Patnaik Airport (India). Permit details for India
Where is VEBS located?
Biju Patnaik Airport (VEBS) is located in Bhubaneswar, India.
What is the IATA code for VEBS?
The IATA code for Biju Patnaik Airport is BBI.
How long is the runway at VEBS?
The main runway at Biju Patnaik Airport (05/23) measures 1379x46m.
Does VEBS have an ILS approach?
Yes, Biju Patnaik Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 14/32.
Is VEBS a port of entry?
Yes, Biju Patnaik Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.