Airport code
GWL — Gwalior Airport
GWL is the IATA code for Gwalior Airport, an airport serving Gwalior, India. Its ICAO code is VIGR, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 26.2933, 78.2278 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 617 ft (188 m).
Overview
About Gwalior Airport
Gwalior Airport, also known as Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Terminal, is a domestic airport managed and operated by the Airports Authority of India serving the city of Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located in Maharajpura, 10 km north-east of Gwalior. It is one of the four major airports in Madhya Pradesh. The airport is named after Vijaya Raje Scindia, one of the founding members of Bharatiya Janata Party, former prominent Member of Parliament and Maharani of the erstwhile Gwalior State ruled by the Scindia dynasty.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GWL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VIGR |
| Airport name | Gwalior Airport |
| City | Gwalior |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 26.2933 |
| Longitude | 78.2278 |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 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 Gwalior Airport?
The IATA code for Gwalior Airport is GWL.
What is the ICAO code for Gwalior Airport?
The ICAO code for Gwalior Airport is VIGR.
Where is GWL airport located?
Gwalior Airport (GWL) is located in Gwalior, India.
What time zone is GWL in?
Gwalior Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to GWL?
The nearest airport to Gwalior Airport (GWL) is Agra Airport (AGR) in Agra, about 100 km away.
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