Bareilly
Bareilly Air Force Station is the airport serving Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, India, and is identified by the codes BEK and VIBY. Classified as a medium airport, it handles air traffic for the city and the surrounding Rohilkhand region, making it a practical gateway for travellers visiting Bareilly for business, family trips, education, or onward road travel. Because it is an air force station as well as a civilian air access point, travellers should expect a more functional, no-frills airport experience focused on efficient movement rather than large-terminal amenities.
About Bareilly
Bareilly Air Force Station is the airport serving Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, India, and is identified by the codes BEK and VIBY. Classified as a medium airport, it handles air traffic for the city and the surrounding Rohilkhand region, making it a practical gateway for travellers visiting Bareilly for business, family trips, education, or onward road travel. Because it is an air force station as well as a civilian air access point, travellers should expect a more functional, no-frills airport experience focused on efficient movement rather than large-terminal amenities.
Overview
Bareilly Air Force Station is the airport serving Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh, India, and is identified by the codes BEK and VIBY. Classified as a medium airport, it handles air traffic for the city and the surrounding Rohilkhand region, making it a practical gateway for travellers visiting Bareilly for business, family trips, education, or onward road travel. Because it is an air force station as well as a civilian air access point, travellers should expect a more functional, no-frills airport experience focused on efficient movement rather than large-terminal amenities.
Key facts
- Airport name: Bareilly Air Force Station
- Serves: Bareilly, India
- Type: Medium airport
- Elevation: 580 ft (177 m)
- Runway: 11/29, 9000 ft, concrete, lighted
- Time zone: Asia/Kolkata
What travellers should know
The airport’s single long, lighted concrete runway, designated 11/29, measures 9000 feet, which supports reliable aircraft operations and helps with arrivals and departures in a range of conditions. For passengers, the most useful thing to know is that this is best treated as a straightforward regional entry point: arrive with your essentials sorted, keep transport plans ready, and allow time for airport procedures. Since the airport operates on Asia/Kolkata time, it is wise to double-check flight timings and ground pickup arrangements in local time, especially if you are connecting from another Indian city or planning an immediate journey into Bareilly.
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FAQ
Bareilly — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
3 common questions
- Bareilly is located in Bareli, India (Asia), at coordinates 26.220°, 81.230°.
- Its IATA code is BEK and its ICAO code is VIBY.
- Bareilly operates on Asia/Kolkata local time.