Kempegowda International Airport
Photo: Venkat Mangudi · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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
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.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 13,123 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

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