What is the tower frequency at VEGT?

The tower frequency at Guwahati is 118.75 MHz.

Does VEGT require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Guwahati (India).

Where is VEGT located?

Guwahati (VEGT) is located in Guwahati, India.

What is the IATA code for VEGT?

The IATA code for Guwahati is GAU.

How long is the runway at VEGT?

The main runway at Guwahati (02/20) measures 9000 X 150.

Does VEGT have an ILS approach?

Yes, Guwahati has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 02/20.

Is VEGT a port of entry?

Yes, Guwahati is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Guwahati (VEGT/GAU) — Guwahati, India

Guwahati (VEGT/GAU) serves Guwahati, India. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (02/20). Field elevation is 162 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VEGT
Name: Guwahati
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 26.1061
Longitude: 91.585899
Elevation: 162 ft
Country: India
Municipality: Guwahati
IATA Code: GAU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Distance from City: 18.7 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: 9000 X 150
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.750 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 123.300 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 126.600 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: http://aai.aero/guwahati/index.jsp
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx INR 220/ton
Parking Fee: INR 130/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: INR
Remarks: Fees calculated per AAI schedule. GST applicable on landing and parking charges.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Supplied by Indian Oil, BPCL, or HPCL. Into-plane service available at major airports.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required via Bureau of Immigration online system.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Noise abatement procedures apply. Night operations may be restricted at some airports.

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

A1488/26 caution

Only runway closed

RWY 02/20 CLSD DUE MAINT WIP.

2026-07-22 08:00:00 2026-10-14 09:30:00

G0802/26 caution

Approach lighting issue

PRECISION APPROACH CAT-I LIGHTING SYSTEM COMMISSIONED FOR RWY 02 WITH THE FOLLOWING DETAILS: I) TYPE: CAT - I II) LENGTH: 570M III) INTENSITY: LIH AMEND VEGT AD 2.14 COL (2) OF EAIP INDIA ACCORDINGLY.

2026-08-06 00:00:00 Until further notice

A1467/26 caution

Movement area restriction

PRKG STAND NR 27 AND 28 AVBL WO AVDGS.PILOT TO FLW MARSHALLER.

2026-07-10 15:00:00 2026-08-07 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VEGT?: The tower frequency at Guwahati is 118.75 MHz.
What fuel is available at VEGT?: Guwahati offers Jet A-1.
Does VEGT require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Guwahati (India).
Where is VEGT located?: Guwahati (VEGT) is located in Guwahati, India.
What is the IATA code for VEGT?: The IATA code for Guwahati is GAU.
How long is the runway at VEGT?: The main runway at Guwahati (02/20) measures 9000 X 150.
Does VEGT have an ILS approach?: Yes, Guwahati has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 02/20.
Is VEGT a port of entry?: Yes, Guwahati is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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