Kempegowda International Airport
Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on siteSlots required

Kempegowda International Airport VOBL / BLR

Bengaluru's hub is 35 km north of the tech corridors, an hour or more in traffic, with a modern GA terminal and 24-hour operations. High elevation and hot conditions affect performance. HAL Airport is closer to the city for permitted operators.

13,123 ft
Longest runway
60 min
Drive to Bangalore
1
FBOs / handlers
3,000 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
Yes
Slot coordination
Yes
Noise curfew
No
Runway surface
asphalt
Fuel type
Jet A-1
Helipad
Yes
Distance to centre
35 km
Typical largest aircraft
Any size including widebody VIP.

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • BIAL General Aviation Terminal

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Compare published takeoff distances

Initial comparison of published takeoff distances and runway length (13,123 ft). Confirm aircraft suitability and current restrictions with the operator.

Above the screening threshold

  • None exceed the screening threshold.

Other airports for Bangalore

What it costs to fly here privately

Sources and credits
  1. Kempegowda International Airport · Venkat Mangudi · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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