4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff generally work to assist travelers and maintain smooth airport operations, contributing to a pleasant travel experience.”
Santulit Santulit pathak5★ on Google
Airports / India / BEK
Medium airport · BEK
Bareilly Air Force Station.
Bareilly, India · 580 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
1,695 ratings
0
Operators based
580
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Bareilly, IndiaELEV 580 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
1,695
Google reviews
ratings on Google
580
Field elevation
feet above sea level
37
Nearest alternate
nm to MZS
Field standing
#63 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 1695 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
37 nm
To the nearest alternate
Moradabad Airport (MZS), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Bareilly, India, Bareilly Air Force Station (VIBY / BEK) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 580 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BEK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Moradabad Airport (MZS, 37 nm), Pantnagar Airport (PGH, 37 nm), and Noida International Airport (DXN, 98 nm). With a single 9,000-foot paved runway, BEK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BEK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Trishul Air Base. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Bareilly.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Travelers often appreciate the relatively simple navigation within the terminal and the overall organized layout.”
Santulit Santulit pathak5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“This can make check-in, security screening, and boarding processes more convenient for passengers.”
Santulit Santulit pathak5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Bareilly Air Force Station, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
VIBY
IATA
BEK
FAA / Local
VIBY
Elevation
580 ft
Coordinates
28.4221° N · 79.4508° 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 580 ft, BEK sits lower than 53% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,000 ft
- 11/299,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,000 ft
BEK'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.
- 37nmMZSMoradabad AirportMoradabad
- 37nmPGHPantnagar AirportPantnagar
- 98nmDXNNoida International AirportGautam Buddha Nagar
- 110nmAGRAgra Airport / Agra Air Force StationAgra
- 119nmKEPNepalgunj AirportNepalgunj
- 119nmVIDDSafdarjung AirportNew Delhi
Location
Open the full mapVIBY · Bareilly Air Force Station · Bareilly, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BEK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,916 nm | 11h 50m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,102 nm | 14h 35m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,254 nm | 14h 57m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,339 nm | 15h 9m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,395 nm | 15h 16m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,446 nm | 15h 23m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,523 nm | 15h 34m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,561 nm | 15h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BEK?
- Bareilly Air Force Station'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 BEK?
- Bareilly Air Force Station 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 BEK?
- The closest alternate is Moradabad Airport (MZS), about 37 nm away, followed by Pantnagar Airport (PGH) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BEK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 50m (4,916 nm), Seattle about 14h 35m (6,102 nm), Boston about 14h 57m (6,254 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.