What is the tower frequency at VOBL?

The tower frequency at Kempegowda Intl is 124.35 MHz.

What fuel is available at VOBL?

Kempegowda Intl offers Jet A-1.

Does VOBL require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Kempegowda Intl (India).

Where is VOBL located?

Kempegowda Intl (VOBL) is located in Bengaluru, India.

What is the IATA code for VOBL?

The IATA code for Kempegowda Intl is BLR.

How long is the runway at VOBL?

The main runway at Kempegowda Intl (09L/27R) measures 13123 X 148.

Does VOBL have an ILS approach?

Yes, Kempegowda Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 09L/27R, 09R/27L.

Is VOBL a port of entry?

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

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Kempegowda Intl (VOBL/BLR) — Bengaluru, India

Kempegowda Intl (VOBL/BLR) serves Bengaluru, India. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (09L/27R, 09R/27L). Field elevation is 3000 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 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 7/10

Observed Activity · Jul 22

197 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 163 on the ground · busiest hour 16:00Z

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

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VOBL
Name: Kempegowda Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 13.1979
Longitude: 77.706299
Elevation: 3000 ft
Country: India
Municipality: Bengaluru
IATA Code: BLR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Distance from City: 27.6 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09L/27R

Designation: 09L/27R
Dimensions: 13123 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NULL
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP)
Remarks: N/A

Runway 09R/27L

Designation: 09R/27L
Dimensions: 13123 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NULL
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 124.350 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 121.250 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 128.675 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://www.bengaluruairport.com/home/home.jspx
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: No PPR for scheduled flights. GA requires DGCA landing permit and BIAL coordination.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx INR 520/ton for international
Parking Fee: INR 85/ton per 2h block; first 4h free for turnarounds
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: INR
Remarks: Operated by BIAL (Bangalore International Airport Ltd). Modern greenfield airport. Fees published by BIAL.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Supplied by IOCL/BPCL/HPCL. Modern hydrant fueling system. Into-plane service at both terminals.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ at Terminal 1 (international departures/arrivals). APIS required. BCAS security requirements apply.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew; 24-hour operations. DGCA slot coordination required. BCAS security mandatory. Chapter 2 banned.

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

A2242/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

ALL ACFT TO CARRY ADDN FUEL TO CATER FOR DLA DUE SOUTH RWY27L ILS CLBR.

2026-07-25 05:00:00 2026-07-25 08:00:00

A2295/26 warning

ILS restriction

ILS RWY27L IDVN 111.500MHZ WILL BE RADIATING FOR FLT CLBR. DO NOT USE. FALSE INDICATION POSS

2026-07-25 05:00:00 2026-07-25 08:00:00

A2274/26 warning

ILS restriction

ILS RWY09R FREQ 109.900 MHZ IDENT 'IBLN' WORKING NML

2026-07-22 08:40:07 Until further notice

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VOBL?: The tower frequency at Kempegowda Intl is 124.35 MHz.
What fuel is available at VOBL?: Kempegowda Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does VOBL require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Kempegowda Intl (India).
Where is VOBL located?: Kempegowda Intl (VOBL) is located in Bengaluru, India.
What is the IATA code for VOBL?: The IATA code for Kempegowda Intl is BLR.
How long is the runway at VOBL?: The main runway at Kempegowda Intl (09L/27R) measures 13123 X 148.
Does VOBL have an ILS approach?: Yes, Kempegowda Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 09L/27R, 09R/27L.
Is VOBL a port of entry?: Yes, Kempegowda Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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