Medium airport · Kanpur, India
Kanpur Airport
Kanpur Airport is a medium airport serving Kanpur, India. Its IATA code is KNU. Its ICAO code is VECX. It has 1 runway, longest 9,000 ft (CON). Elevation 410 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kanpur, India |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KNU |
| ICAO code | VECX |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,000 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 410 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 26.4043° N, 80.4101° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Kanpur Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Panna National Park · India · 118.3 miles away
- Dudhwa National Park · India · 143.9 miles away
Airports nearby
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Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Kanpur Airport?
Kanpur Airport — its IATA code is KNU and its ICAO code is VECX.
Where is Kanpur Airport located?
Kanpur Airport serves Kanpur, India. Its coordinates are 26.4043° N, 80.4101° E.
How high is Kanpur Airport?
Kanpur Airport sits at 410 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26551
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanpur_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.