Airport code
BBI — Biju Patnaik Airport
BBI is the IATA code for Biju Patnaik Airport, an airport serving Bhubaneswar, India. Its ICAO code is VEBS, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 20.2444, 85.8178 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 138 ft (42 m).
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About Biju Patnaik Airport
Biju Patnaik Airport is an international airport serving Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, India. It is situated around 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south-west of Bhubaneswar Railway Station and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city center.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BBI |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VEBS |
| Airport name | Biju Patnaik Airport |
| City | Bhubaneswar |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 20.2444 |
| Longitude | 85.8178 |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 9,003 ft (2,744 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Biju Patnaik Airport?
The IATA code for Biju Patnaik Airport is BBI.
What is the ICAO code for Biju Patnaik Airport?
The ICAO code for Biju Patnaik Airport is VEBS.
Where is BBI airport located?
Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) is located in Bhubaneswar, India.
What time zone is BBI in?
Biju Patnaik Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to BBI?
The nearest airport to Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) is Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) in Ranchi, about 345 km away.
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