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Airports / India / STV
Large airport · STV
Surat International Airport.
Surat, India · 16 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
12,590 ratings
1
Operators based
16
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Surat, IndiaELEV 16 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
12,590
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
16
Field elevation
feet above sea level
41
Nearest alternate
nm to NMB
Field standing
#51 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 12590 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Daman Airport (NMB), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Surat International Airport, listed as VASU / STV, is a large commercial airport in Surat, India. Field elevation is 16 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, STV is a home base: Kiaan Airways operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Daman Airport (NMB, 41 nm), Bhavnagar Airport (BHU, 49 nm), and Vadodara International Airport (BDQ, 78 nm). The field has a single 9,530-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from STV are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from STV to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The check-in and security processes are incredibly fast, making the travel experience completely stress-free.”
Prakash Chodvadiya5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“From the outside itself, the airport gives a premium and welcoming feel, which is something every visitor appreciates.”
mahesh K choudhary4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Surat International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
VASU
IATA
STV
FAA / Local
VASU
Elevation
16 ft
Coordinates
21.1155° N · 72.7433° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 16 ft, STV sits lower than 94% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,530 ft
- 04/229,530 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,530 ft
STV's 9,530 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 41nmNMBDaman AirportDaman
- 49nmBHUBhavnagar AirportBhavnagar
- 78nmBDQVadodara International AirportVadodara
- 89nmISKNashik International AirportNashik
- 118nmAMDSardar Vallabh Patel International AirportAhmedabad
- 122nmHSRRajkot International AirportRajkot
Location
Open the full mapVASU · Surat International Airport · Surat, India
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from STV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,454 nm | 13h 5m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,501 nm | 15h 31m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,611 nm | 15h 46m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,652 nm | 15h 52m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,831 nm | 16h 17m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,870 nm | 16h 23m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,894 nm | 16h 26m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,917 nm | 16h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use STV?
- Surat International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,530 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at STV?
- Surat International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,530 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at STV?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Surat International Airport as a home base, including Kiaan Airways. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to STV?
- The closest alternate is Daman Airport (NMB), about 41 nm away, followed by Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) at 49 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from STV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 5m (5,454 nm), Boston about 15h 31m (6,501 nm), Seattle about 15h 46m (6,611 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.