4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Despite being a military-controlled airport, the staff ensure that civilian passengers have a smooth and comfortable travel experience.”
Jobin Jose4★ on Google
Airports / India / GOP
Medium airport · GOP
Gorakhpur Airport.
Gorakhpur, India · 259 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
7,688 ratings
0
Operators based
259
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Gorakhpur, IndiaELEV 259 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
7,688
Google reviews
ratings on Google
259
Field elevation
feet above sea level
24
Nearest alternate
nm to KBK
Field standing
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kushinagar International Airport (KBK), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Gorakhpur Airport (VEGK / GOP) sits in Gorakhpur, India, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 259 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list GOP as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kushinagar International Airport (KBK, 24 nm), Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA, 46 nm), and Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ, 69 nm). The field has a single 9,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from GOP are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Gorakhpur Air Force Station. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GOP to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airport is well managed, secure, and efficiently operated, reflecting the high standards maintained by the armed forces.”
Jobin Jose4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Despite being a military-controlled airport, the staff ensure that civilian passengers have a smooth and comfortable travel experience.”
Jobin Jose4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Gorakhpur Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
VEGK
IATA
GOP
FAA / Local
VEGK
Elevation
259 ft
Coordinates
26.7397° N · 83.4497° 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 259 ft, GOP sits lower than 74% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,000 ft
- 11/299,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,000 ft
GOP's 9,000 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 24nmKBKKushinagar International AirportKushinagar
- 46nmBWAGautam Buddha International AirportSiddharthanagar (Bhairahawa)
- 69nmAYJMaharshi Valmiki International AirportFaizabad
- 84nmVNSLal Bahadur Shastri International AirportVaranasi
- 92nmPHHPokhara International AirportPokhara
- 92nmPKRPokhara Domestic AirportPokhara
Location
Open the full mapVEGK · Gorakhpur Airport · Gorakhpur, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GOP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,928 nm | 11h 52m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,140 nm | 14h 41m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,220 nm | 14h 52m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,423 nm | 15h 20m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,512 nm | 15h 33m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,560 nm | 15h 39m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,654 nm | 15h 52m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,663 nm | 15h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GOP?
- Gorakhpur Airport's longest paved runway is 9,000 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 GOP?
- Gorakhpur Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GOP?
- The closest alternate is Kushinagar International Airport (KBK), about 24 nm away, followed by Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA) at 46 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GOP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 52m (4,928 nm), Seattle about 14h 41m (6,140 nm), Honolulu about 14h 52m (6,220 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.