Gorakhpur Airport
Gorakhpur Airport is a medium airport serving Gorakhpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Identified by IATA code GOP and ICAO code VEGK, it is the main air gateway for travelers heading to the city and nearby parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The airport sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters), so operations are generally straightforward from a passenger point of view, with no unusual altitude considerations. For visitors, it functions primarily as a practical regional access point rather than a sprawling hub, which can make arrivals and departures feel more manageable.
About Gorakhpur Airport
Gorakhpur Airport is a medium airport serving Gorakhpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Identified by IATA code GOP and ICAO code VEGK, it is the main air gateway for travelers heading to the city and nearby parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The airport sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters), so operations are generally straightforward from a passenger point of view, with no unusual altitude considerations. For visitors, it functions primarily as a practical regional access point rather than a sprawling hub, which can make arrivals and departures feel more manageable.
Overview
Gorakhpur Airport is a medium airport serving Gorakhpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Identified by IATA code GOP and ICAO code VEGK, it is the main air gateway for travelers heading to the city and nearby parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. The airport sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters), so operations are generally straightforward from a passenger point of view, with no unusual altitude considerations. For visitors, it functions primarily as a practical regional access point rather than a sprawling hub, which can make arrivals and departures feel more manageable.
Airfield facts
- Airport codes: GOP (IATA) and VEGK (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport
- Runway: 11/29
- Runway length: 9,000 feet
- Surface and lighting: paved and lighted
- Time zone: Asia/Kolkata
What travelers should know
The airport’s single 9,000-foot paved and lighted runway supports reliable aircraft operations, including evening movements, which is useful if your itinerary includes an early departure or later arrival. Because this is not a giant multi-terminal complex, moving through the airport is usually simpler than at India’s largest metros, but it is still wise to arrive with enough time for security and airline procedures. Travelers should double-check schedules in local time, as all operations follow Asia/Kolkata time, and use the official airport page for the latest facility or contact information: http://www.aai.aero/allAirports/gorakhpur.jsp.
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FAQ
Gorakhpur Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Gorakhpur Airport is located in Gorakhpur, India (Asia), at coordinates 26.750°, 83.440°.
- Its IATA code is GOP and its ICAO code is VEGK.
- Gorakhpur Airport serves Gorakhpur, India. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Gorakhpur Airport 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.
- Gorakhpur Airport sits at latitude 26.750° and longitude 83.440°. 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 GOP. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GOP is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GOP on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, 273002, India, the phone number is +91 551 227 3485. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- 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.