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Terminal & facilities
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Airports / India / CCU
Large airport · CCU
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
Kolkata, India · 16 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
123,131 ratings
1
Operators based
16
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kolkata, IndiaELEV 16 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
123,131
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
16
Field elevation
feet above sea level
51
Nearest alternate
nm to JSR
Field standing
#14 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 123131 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
51 nm
To the nearest alternate
Jessore Airport (JSR).
Overview
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (VECC / CCU) sits in Kolkata, India, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 16 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Dove Airlines Private Limited is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Jessore Airport (JSR, 51 nm), Panagarh Air Force Station (VEPH, 75 nm), and Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP, 88 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 11,919-foot paved runway, CCU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CCU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Calcutta and Kolkatta. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kolkata.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Overall, the layout supports smooth movement of passengers through different stages like check-in, security, and boarding.”
Rajdeep Bhowmick5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff behavior is usually polite and helpful, contributing to a smooth experience for passengers.”
Rajdeep Bhowmick5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VECC
IATA
CCU
FAA / Local
VECC
Elevation
16 ft
Coordinates
22.6540° N · 88.4476° 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, CCU sits lower than 94% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,919 ft
- 01R/19L11,919 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01L/19R9,291 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,919 ft
CCU's 11,919 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.
- 51nmJSRJessore AirportJashore (Jessore)
- 75nmVEPHPanagarh Air Force Station
- 88nmRDPKazi Nazrul Islam AirportDurgapur
- 96nmIRDIshurdi AirportIshurdi
- 103nmBZLBarisal AirportBarisal
- 107nmRJHShah Makhdum AirportRajshahi
Location
Open the full mapVECC · Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport · Kolkata, India
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CCU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,043 nm | 12h 8m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,112 nm | 14h 37m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,282 nm | 15h 1m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,691 nm | 15h 58m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,739 nm | 16h 4m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,792 nm | 16h 12m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,831 nm | 16h 17m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,871 nm | 16h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CCU?
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,919 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 CCU?
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,919 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at CCU?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport as a home base, including Dove Airlines Private Limited. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to CCU?
- The closest alternate is Jessore Airport (JSR), about 51 nm away, followed by Panagarh Air Force Station (VEPH) at 75 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CCU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 8m (5,043 nm), Honolulu about 14h 37m (6,112 nm), Seattle about 15h 1m (6,282 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.