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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

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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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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Nearby Airports

VE62 Cuttack Airport 19 NM VEBM Berhampur Airport 78 NM VEKJ Kendujhar Airport 88 NM VEBL Barbil Tonto Airstrip 111 NM VEHK Hirakud Airport 129 NM VEJH Jharsuguda Airport 141 NM

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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.

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