Airport code
HJR — Khajuraho Airport
HJR is the IATA code for Khajuraho Airport, an airport serving Khajuraho, India. Its ICAO code is VAKJ, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 24.8172, 79.9186 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 728 ft (222 m).
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About Khajuraho Airport
Khajuraho Airport is a domestic airport that serves the cities of Khajuraho and Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh, India. The airport is 3 km south of Khajuraho, 4 km from Khajuraho railway station, 40 km from Chhatarpur and 50 km from Panna. It covers an area of 590 acres.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | HJR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VAKJ |
| Airport name | Khajuraho Airport |
| City | Khajuraho |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 24.8172 |
| Longitude | 79.9186 |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,460 ft (2,274 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Khajuraho Airport?
The IATA code for Khajuraho Airport is HJR.
What is the ICAO code for Khajuraho Airport?
The ICAO code for Khajuraho Airport is VAKJ.
Where is HJR airport located?
Khajuraho Airport (HJR) is located in Khajuraho, India.
What time zone is HJR in?
Khajuraho Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to HJR?
The nearest airport to Khajuraho Airport (HJR) is Jabalpur Airport (JLR) in Jabalpur, about 183 km away.
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