Airport code
GAY — Gaya Airport
GAY is the IATA code for Gaya Airport, an airport serving Gaya, India. Its ICAO code is VEGY, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 24.7443, 84.9512 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 380 ft (116 m).
Overview
About Gaya Airport
Gaya International Airport is an international airport serving Gaya, Bihar, India. It is located 12 kilometres southwest of Gaya and five kilometres from Bodh Gaya, where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GAY |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VEGY |
| Airport name | Gaya Airport |
| City | Gaya |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 24.7443 |
| Longitude | 84.9512 |
| Elevation | 380 ft (116 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,500 ft (2,286 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Gaya Airport?
The IATA code for Gaya Airport is GAY.
What is the ICAO code for Gaya Airport?
The ICAO code for Gaya Airport is VEGY.
Where is GAY airport located?
Gaya Airport (GAY) is located in Gaya, India.
What time zone is GAY in?
Gaya Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to GAY?
The nearest airport to Gaya Airport (GAY) is Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) in Patna, about 95 km away.
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