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Airports / India / GAY
Medium airport · GAY
Gaya Airport.
Gaya, India · 380 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
2,777 ratings
0
Operators based
380
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Gaya, IndiaELEV 380 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
2,777
Google reviews
ratings on Google
380
Field elevation
feet above sea level
51
Nearest alternate
nm to PAT
Field standing
#59 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 2777 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
51 nm
To the nearest alternate
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT).
Overview
Gaya Airport, listed as VEGY / GAY, is a mid-sized airport in Gaya, India. Field elevation is 380 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list GAY as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT, 51 nm), Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU, 85 nm), and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR, 88 nm). The field has a single 7,500-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from GAY 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 GAY to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“• Staff Demeanor: Most reviews praise the CISF (security) and ground staff for being polite and helpful, often going out of their way to assist elderly pilgrims.”
Shubham5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Its location is very convenient and easily accessible for both domestic and international pilgrims and travelers.”
Mohammed Sharique5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VEGY
IATA
GAY
FAA / Local
VEGY
Elevation
380 ft
Coordinates
24.7443° N · 84.9512° 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 380 ft, GAY sits lower than 60% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,500 ft
- 10/287,500 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,500 ft
GAY's 7,500 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.
- 51nmPATJay Prakash Narayan AirportPatna
- 85nmMZUMuzaffarpur AirportMuzaffarpur
- 88nmIXRBirsa Munda AirportRanchi
- 97nmDBDDhanbad Airport
- 102nmDBRDarbhanga AirportDarbhanga
- 121nmVNSLal Bahadur Shastri International AirportVaranasi
Location
Open the full mapVEGY · Gaya Airport · Gaya, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GAY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,006 nm | 12h 3m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,215 nm | 14h 51m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,229 nm | 14h 53m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,562 nm | 15h 40m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,613 nm | 15h 47m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,699 nm | 15h 59m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,758 nm | 16h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,761 nm | 16h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GAY?
- Gaya Airport's longest paved runway is 7,500 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 GAY?
- Gaya Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GAY?
- The closest alternate is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 51 nm away, followed by Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU) at 85 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GAY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 3m (5,006 nm), Honolulu about 14h 51m (6,215 nm), Seattle about 14h 53m (6,229 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.