What is the tower frequency at VOBZ?

The tower frequency at Vijayawada Airport is 123.5 MHz.

What fuel is available at VOBZ?

Vijayawada Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does VOBZ require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Vijayawada Airport (India).

Where is VOBZ located?

Vijayawada Airport (VOBZ) is located in Gannavaram, India.

What is the IATA code for VOBZ?

The IATA code for Vijayawada Airport is VGA.

How long is the runway at VOBZ?

The main runway at Vijayawada Airport (08/26) measures 3360x45m.

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Vijayawada Airport (VOBZ/VGA) — Gannavaram, India

Vijayawada Airport (VOBZ/VGA) serves Gannavaram, India. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 82 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VOBZ
Name: Vijayawada Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 16.530399
Longitude: 80.796799
Elevation: 82 ft
Country: India
Municipality: Gannavaram
IATA Code: VGA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 3360x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS 26 109.5
Approach Types: VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 123.500 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: 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 150-350/ton
Parking Fee: INR 40-100/ton per 4h block
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: INR
Remarks: Vijayawada Airport (Gannavaram). AAI operated. Near Amaravati, capital of Andhra Pradesh.

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: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic airport. Customs available on request.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Elevation 82 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

A2016/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

HR OF SER: TWR/APP/ILS/DVOR/DME/ATIS/RFFS CAT-7

2026-06-29 01:00:00 2026-09-28 16:20:00

A2280/26 caution

Runway restriction

ELECTRICAL CABLE LAYING WIP ON EITHER SIDE OF RWY 160M FM CL AT A DIST OF 320M FM BEGINNING OF RWY 08 ON WATCH AND WARD BASIS. PILOTS TO EXER CTN WHILE LDG/TKOF

2026-07-23 01:00:00 2026-08-18 16:20:00

A2103/26 caution

Movement area restriction

STAND NR 14 NOT AVBL DUE WIP.PILOTS TO EXER CTN FOR MEN AND MACHINERY ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF APN

2026-07-04 15:44:00 2026-10-03 16:20:00

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Nearby Airports

VORY Rajahmundry Airport 68 NM VONS Nagarjuna Sagar Airport 85 NM VOWA Warangal Airport 108 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VOBZ?: The tower frequency at Vijayawada Airport is 123.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at VOBZ?: Vijayawada Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does VOBZ require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Vijayawada Airport (India).
Where is VOBZ located?: Vijayawada Airport (VOBZ) is located in Gannavaram, India.
What is the IATA code for VOBZ?: The IATA code for Vijayawada Airport is VGA.
How long is the runway at VOBZ?: The main runway at Vijayawada Airport (08/26) measures 3360x45m.

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