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Airports / India / LKO
Large airport · LKO
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport.
Lucknow, India · 410 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
39,512 ratings
0
Operators based
410
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Lucknow, IndiaELEV 410 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
39,512
Google reviews
ratings on Google
410
Field elevation
feet above sea level
33
Nearest alternate
nm to KNU
Field standing
#47 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 39512 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kanpur Airport (KNU).
Overview
Located in Lucknow, India, Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (VILK / LKO) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 410 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 LKO for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kanpur Airport (KNU, 33 nm), Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ, 68 nm), and Nepalgunj Airport (KEP, 91 nm). With a single 8,996-foot paved runway, LKO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LKO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Amausi International Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lucknow.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Easy access to metro, taxis, and app-based cabs makes arrival and departure smooth, even during peak hours.”
Mr Bharadvaja5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Overall, this airport delivers a reliable, dignified, and welcoming travel experience.”
Mr Bharadvaja5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
VILK
IATA
LKO
FAA / Local
VILK
Elevation
410 ft
Coordinates
26.7606° N · 80.8893° 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 410 ft, LKO sits lower than 59% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,996 ft
- 09/278,996 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,996 ft
LKO's 8,996 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.
- 33nmKNUKanpur AirportKanpur
- 68nmAYJMaharshi Valmiki International AirportFaizabad
- 91nmKEPNepalgunj AirportNepalgunj
- 91nmIXDPrayagraj AirportAllahabad
- 126nmBEKBareilly Air Force StationBareilly
- 128nmHJRKhajuraho AirportKhajuraho
Location
Open the full mapVILK · Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport · Lucknow, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LKO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,980 nm | 11h 59m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,178 nm | 14h 46m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,333 nm | 15h 8m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,374 nm | 15h 13m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,515 nm | 15h 33m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,534 nm | 15h 36m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,634 nm | 15h 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,679 nm | 15h 56m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LKO?
- Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,996 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 LKO?
- Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,996 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LKO?
- The closest alternate is Kanpur Airport (KNU), about 33 nm away, followed by Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) at 68 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LKO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 59m (4,980 nm), Seattle about 14h 46m (6,178 nm), Honolulu about 15h 8m (6,333 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.