Airport code
GOP — Gorakhpur Airport
GOP is the IATA code for Gorakhpur Airport, an airport serving Gorakhpur, India. Its ICAO code is VEGK, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 26.7397, 83.4497 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 259 ft (79 m).
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About Gorakhpur Airport
Gorakhpur Airport is a domestic airport and an Indian Air Force base serving the city of Gorakhpur, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) operates it as a civil enclave at the Air Force base. The airport is located 8 km (5.0 mi) from the city centre. The airport covers an area of 0.71 acres (0.29 ha). In June 2017, the passenger terminal was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GOP |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VEGK |
| Airport name | Gorakhpur Airport |
| City | Gorakhpur |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 26.7397 |
| Longitude | 83.4497 |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,000 ft (2,743 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Gorakhpur Airport?
The IATA code for Gorakhpur Airport is GOP.
What is the ICAO code for Gorakhpur Airport?
The ICAO code for Gorakhpur Airport is VEGK.
Where is GOP airport located?
Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) is located in Gorakhpur, India.
What time zone is GOP in?
Gorakhpur Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to GOP?
The nearest airport to Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) is Gautam Buddha Airport (BWA) in Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), about 85 km away.
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