Kheria
Agra Airport, also known as Agra Air Force Station, is the main air gateway for Agra in northern India. Identified by IATA code AGR and ICAO code VIAG, it is classified as a medium airport and serves travellers heading to one of the country’s best-known heritage cities. For most visitors, the airport’s importance lies in its practical role as a convenient arrival point for trips focused on the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the wider Mughal-era landmarks that make the city such a major stop on many India itineraries.
About Kheria
Agra Airport, also known as Agra Air Force Station, is the main air gateway for Agra in northern India. Identified by IATA code AGR and ICAO code VIAG, it is classified as a medium airport and serves travellers heading to one of the country’s best-known heritage cities. For most visitors, the airport’s importance lies in its practical role as a convenient arrival point for trips focused on the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the wider Mughal-era landmarks that make the city such a major stop on many India itineraries.
Overview
Agra Airport, also known as Agra Air Force Station, is the main air gateway for Agra in northern India. Identified by IATA code AGR and ICAO code VIAG, it is classified as a medium airport and serves travellers heading to one of the country’s best-known heritage cities. For most visitors, the airport’s importance lies in its practical role as a convenient arrival point for trips focused on the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the wider Mughal-era landmarks that make the city such a major stop on many India itineraries.
What Travellers Should Know
- Agra Airport serves Agra, India, and operates in the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
- The airfield sits at an elevation of 551 ft (168 m), useful to know when checking technical flight details.
- It has two lighted concrete runways: 05/23 at 9000 ft and 12/30 at 5964 ft.
- The airport is also known as Agra Air Force Station, reflecting its shared military identity.
- Its medium-airport status means travellers should expect a smaller, more functional experience than at India’s biggest metro hubs.
Why It Matters for Your Trip
For visitors, the airport is less about sprawling terminal facilities and more about location and ease of access to Agra itself. A smaller airport can mean a quicker transition from arrival to city travel, which is especially helpful if you are planning a short cultural stop or a tightly timed sightseeing visit. If you are connecting onward, double-check flight schedules and local transport plans in advance, but for a direct arrival into Agra, AGR offers a straightforward starting point close to the city’s headline attractions.
Routes
Top routes from AGR
No routes tracked from AGR yet.
Nearby airports
Other airports in India
FAQ
Kheria — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Kheria is located in Agra, India (Asia), at coordinates 27.160°, 77.960°.
- Its IATA code is AGR and its ICAO code is VIAG.
- Kheria serves Agra, India. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Kheria operates on Asia/Kolkata local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Kheria sits at latitude 27.160° and longitude 77.960°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from AGR. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for AGR is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from AGR on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in India. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.