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

Biju Patnaik Airport (VEBS/BBI) serves Bhubaneswar, India. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (05/23, 14/32). Field elevation is 138 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
Observed Activity · Jul 22
35 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 31 on the ground · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-22
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: 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: 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
  • GENDEC 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

A1193/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
HR OF OPS FOR AD AND ATS.
2026-06-15 14:01:00 2026-09-12 23:59:00
G0851/26 caution
ILS procedure changed
REF AIP INDIA PAGE AD 2 VEBS 3-901-15 JUL 2021 REGARDING RNP Y RWY 14 PROC-BHUBANESWAR AP. OCA(H) FOR LNAV/VNAV APP IS AMENDED AS 476(371) TEMPO.
2026-07-20 00:00:00 2026-10-19 23:59:00
A0931/26 caution
Taxiway restriction
REF E-AIP INDIA SECN VEBS AD 2.24 APDC, WID OF TWY A TO BE READ AS 15M INSTEAD OF 23M. E-AIP INDIA TO BE AMENDED ACCORDINGLY.
2026-05-14 12:41:00 Until further notice

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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).
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.