3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“At present in a flight facility available for New Delhi, Prayagraj, jabalpur, Kolkata, Ambikapur and Jagadalpur.”
Deepak Kumar Pandey4★ on Google
Airports / India / PAB
Medium airport · PAB
Bilaspur Airport.
Bilaspur, India · 899 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
741 ratings
0
Operators based
899
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Bilaspur, IndiaELEV 899 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
741
Google reviews
ratings on Google
899
Field elevation
feet above sea level
53
Nearest alternate
nm to RPR
Field standing
53 nm
To the nearest alternate
Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR).
Overview
Located in Bilaspur, India, Bilaspur Airport (VEBU / PAB) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 899 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list PAB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR, 53 nm), Maa Mahamaya Airport (AHA, 85 nm), and Gondia Airport (GDB, 105 nm). The field has a single 5,035-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from PAB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as VABI. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PAB to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“The airport at the moment can handle small aircrafts as the runway has limited landing area.”
BHASKAR SEN4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Additionally, taxis are readily available for convenient transportation to and from the airport.”
raman jogi5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“One of the standout features of this airport is its most friendly and helpful government staff, who go above and beyond to assist passengers with any inquiries or needs they may have.”
raman jogi5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Bilaspur Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
VEBU
IATA
PAB
FAA / Local
VEBU
Elevation
899 ft
Coordinates
21.9884° N · 82.1110° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 899 ft, PAB sits higher than 63% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,035 ft
- 17/355,035 ft × 82 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,035 ft
PAB's 5,035 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 53nmRPRSwami Vivekananda AirportRaipur
- 85nmAHAMaa Mahamaya AirportAmbikapur
- 105nmGDBGondia AirportGondia
- 128nmUKEUtkela AirportBhawanipatna
- 135nmJLRJabalpur AirportJabalpur
- 151nmRRKRourkela AirportRourkela
Location
Open the full mapVEBU · Bilaspur Airport · Bilaspur, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PAB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,220 nm | 12h 32m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,434 nm | 15h 22m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,435 nm | 15h 22m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,666 nm | 15h 54m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,806 nm | 16h 14m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,807 nm | 16h 14m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,927 nm | 16h 31m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,957 nm | 16h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PAB?
- Bilaspur Airport's longest paved runway is 5,035 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 PAB?
- Bilaspur Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,035 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to PAB?
- The closest alternate is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), about 53 nm away, followed by Maa Mahamaya Airport (AHA) at 85 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PAB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 32m (5,220 nm), Seattle about 15h 22m (6,434 nm), Honolulu about 15h 22m (6,435 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.