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Patna (VEPT/PAT) — Patna, India

Patna (VEPT/PAT) serves Patna, India. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (07/25). Field elevation is 170 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 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Jul 22
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 06:00Z
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: VEPT
  • Name: Patna
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 25.591299
  • Longitude: 85.087997
  • Elevation: 170 ft
  • Country: India
  • Municipality: Patna
  • IATA Code: PAT
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Distance from City: 4.1 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 07/25

  • Designation: 07/25
  • Dimensions: 6410 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

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://airportsindia.org.in/allAirports/patna_techinfo.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 210/ton
  • Parking Fee: INR 120/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: N/A
  • Remarks: Noise abatement procedures apply. Night operations may be restricted at some airports.

Alternates

VEGY

  • ICAO: VEGY
  • Name: Gaya
  • Distance (NM): 51.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required via Bureau of Immigration online system.

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

A1550/26 info
Aerodrome restriction
APP UNIT COMBINED WITH TWR AND OPR FREQ 118.3MHZ.
2026-07-26 16:30:00 2026-09-27 01:30:00
G0759/26 caution
Instrument procedure change
REFER EAIP INDIA PAGE AD 2 VEPT 3-903 (15 JUL 2021) REGARDING RNP Y RWY 25 (CAT A/B/C) PROC OF PATNA AIRPORT. THE PROC IS TEMPO WITHDRAWN DUE VISUAL SEGMENT SURFACE (VSS) INFRINGEMENT.
2026-07-01 04:42:00 2026-09-30 23:59:00
G0640/26 caution
ILS procedure changed
REFER EAIP INDIA PAGE NR AD 2 VEPT 2-201 DATED 22 FEB 2024 REGARDING PROC VOR RWY 07-PATNA AIRPORT. IN FINAL APP SEGMENT SDF AND OCA(H) WITH SDF WITHDRAWN TEMPO.
2026-05-27 13:17:00 2026-08-31 23:59:00
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Nearby Airports

VEMZ Muzaffarpur Airport 34 NM VEGY Gaya 51 NM VE89 Darbhanga Airport 58 NM VNJP Janakpur Airport 81 NM VERL Raxaul Airport 84 NM VNSI Simara Airport 94 NM VEKI Kushinagar International Airport 96 NM VNRB Rajbiraj Airport 105 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at VEPT?
The tower frequency at Patna is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at VEPT?
Patna offers Jet A-1.
Does VEPT require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Patna (India).
Where is VEPT located?
Patna (VEPT) is located in Patna, India.
What is the IATA code for VEPT?
The IATA code for Patna is PAT.
How long is the runway at VEPT?
The main runway at Patna (07/25) measures 6410 X 148.
Does VEPT have an ILS approach?
Yes, Patna has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 07/25.
Is VEPT a port of entry?
Yes, Patna is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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