Airport code
CCU — Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
CCU is the IATA code for Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, an airport serving Kolkata, India. Its ICAO code is VECC, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 22.6547, 88.4467 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m).
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About Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is the international airport serving the city of Kolkata and the Kolkata metropolitan area, the capital metropolis of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the primary aviation hub for eastern and northeastern India. It is located in Dum Dum and in proximity to Jessore Road, approximately 16 km (9.9 mi) from Dalhousie Square and Howrah Junction via the Howrah Bridge. The airport was originally known as Dum Dum Airport before being renamed in 1995 after Subhas Chandra Bose, one of the most prominent leaders of the Indian independence movement.
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Airport information
| IATA code | CCU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VECC |
| Airport name | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport |
| City | Kolkata |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 22.6547 |
| Longitude | 88.4467 |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 11,919 ft (3,633 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport?
The IATA code for Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is CCU.
What is the ICAO code for Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport?
The ICAO code for Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is VECC.
Where is CCU airport located?
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is located in Kolkata, India.
What time zone is CCU in?
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to CCU?
The nearest airport to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is Jessore Airport (JSR) in Jashore (Jessore), about 94 km away.
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