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Airports / India / VGA
Large airport · VGA
Vijayawada International Airport.
Vijayawada, India · 82 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
9,942 ratings
0
Operators based
82
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Vijayawada, IndiaELEV 82 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
9,942
Google reviews
ratings on Google
82
Field elevation
feet above sea level
67
Nearest alternate
nm to RJA
Field standing
#52 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 9942 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
67 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rajahmundry Airport (RJA).
Overview
Vijayawada International Airport (VOBZ / VGA) sits in Vijayawada, India, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 82 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 VGA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Rajahmundry Airport (RJA, 67 nm), Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD, 143 nm), and Begumpet Airport (BPM, 145 nm). With a single 11,023-foot paved runway, VGA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from VGA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Vijayawada.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The arrival and departure areas are generally well managed, and the airport parking is also organised neatly.”
Remalesh v5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“A well-maintained and passenger-friendly airport that offers a smooth travel experience.”
Dr. CHAITANYA JASTI5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VOBZ
IATA
VGA
FAA / Local
VOBZ
Elevation
82 ft
Coordinates
16.5300° N · 80.8049° 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 82 ft, VGA sits lower than 86% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,023 ft
- 08/2611,023 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,023 ft
VGA's 11,023 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.
- 67nmRJARajahmundry AirportMadhurapudi
- 143nmHYDRajiv Gandhi International AirportHyderabad
- 145nmBPMBegumpet AirportHyderabad
- 153nmVODGDundigul Air Force AcademyHyderabad
- 156nmVTZVisakhapatnam International AirportVisakhapatnam
- 160nmKJBKurnool AirportOrvakal
Location
Open the full mapVOBZ · Vijayawada International Airport · Vijayawada, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VGA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,551 nm | 13h 19m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,671 nm | 15h 55m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,769 nm | 16h 9m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,943 nm | 16h 33m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,088 nm | 16h 53m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,141 nm | 17h 0m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,239 nm | 17h 14m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,260 nm | 17h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VGA?
- Vijayawada International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,023 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 VGA?
- Vijayawada International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,023 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VGA?
- The closest alternate is Rajahmundry Airport (RJA), about 67 nm away, followed by Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) at 143 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VGA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 19m (5,551 nm), Honolulu about 15h 55m (6,671 nm), Seattle about 16h 9m (6,769 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.