Medium airport · Gorakhpur, India
Gorakhpur Airport
It is the third busiest airport in Uttar Pradesh after Lucknow International Airport and Varanasi International Airport in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft movements. Its IATA code is GOP. Its ICAO code is VEGK. It has 1 runway, longest 9,000 ft (PEM). Elevation 259 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Gorakhpur, India |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GOP |
| ICAO code | VEGK |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,000 ft (PEM) |
| Elevation | 259 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 26.7397° N, 83.4497° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Gorakhpur Airport is known for
It is the third busiest airport in Uttar Pradesh after Lucknow International Airport and Varanasi International Airport in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft movements.
History
In June 2017, the passenger terminal was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath.
Official website: http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/gorakhpur.jsp — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Gorakhpur Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Chitwan National Park · Nepal · 75.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Gorakhpur Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Valmiki National Park · India · 50.3 miles away
- Parsa National Park · Nepal · 74.0 miles away
- Chitwan National Park · Nepal · 75.6 miles away
- Banke National Park · Nepal · 137.6 miles away
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park · Nepal · 139.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gorakhpur Airport?
It is the third busiest airport in Uttar Pradesh after Lucknow International Airport and Varanasi International Airport in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft movements.
What is the airport code for Gorakhpur Airport?
Gorakhpur Airport — its IATA code is GOP and its ICAO code is VEGK.
Where is Gorakhpur Airport located?
Gorakhpur Airport serves Gorakhpur, India. Its coordinates are 26.7397° N, 83.4497° E.
What is the history of Gorakhpur Airport?
In June 2017, the passenger terminal was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26500
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorakhpur_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.