Airport code
SHL — Shillong Airport
SHL is the IATA code for Shillong Airport, an airport serving Shillong, India. Its ICAO code is VEBI, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 25.7036, 91.9787 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2910 ft (887 m).
Overview
About Shillong Airport
Shillong Airport is a domestic airport serving Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, India. It is located at Umroi, situated 30 km (19 mi) from the city centre.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | SHL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VEBI |
| Airport name | Shillong Airport |
| City | Shillong |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 25.7036 |
| Longitude | 91.9787 |
| Elevation | 2910 ft (887 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,000 ft (1,829 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Shillong Airport?
The IATA code for Shillong Airport is SHL.
What is the ICAO code for Shillong Airport?
The ICAO code for Shillong Airport is VEBI.
Where is SHL airport located?
Shillong Airport (SHL) is located in Shillong, India.
What time zone is SHL in?
Shillong Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to SHL?
The nearest airport to Shillong Airport (SHL) is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati, about 60 km away.
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