Vadodara Airport

Overview

Vadodara International Airport is the main air gateway for Vadodara in Gujarat, serving both the city and the wider surrounding region. Identified by IATA code BDQ and ICAO code VABO, it is classified as a large airport and operates on India Standard Time in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. For travelers, that means a straightforward reference point for booking, tracking flights, and planning arrivals or departures in one of western India’s important urban centers.

Key facts

• Airport name: Vadodara International Airport
• City served: Vadodara, India
• Airport codes: BDQ (IATA) and VABO (ICAO)
• Elevation: 129 ft (39 m) above sea level
• Runway: 04/22, 8100 ft long, asphalt surface, lighted
• Official information: http://aai.aero/allAirports/vadodara_generalinfo.jsp

What travelers should know

The airport’s single lighted runway, designated 04/22, is 8100 feet long with an asphalt surface, a practical detail that reflects its capability to handle regular commercial operations while supporting reliable day and night movements. For passengers, the most useful basics are simple: confirm your airline’s schedule in local time, use BDQ when searching flights or baggage tags, and keep the official Airports Authority of India page handy for current airport information. If you are arranging pickups, transfers, or hotel check-in, sharing both the airport name and code can help avoid confusion, especially for visitors unfamiliar with the city.