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Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport VEGT

Karan Sharma | - 07/31/2018

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport VEGT: Located approximately a 20-minute drive from Guwahati, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport serves this city located on the Brahmaputra River in the northeast Indian state of Assam.

Cities:	Guwahati	Country:	India
ICAO:	VEGT	IATA:	GAU
Elevation:	162 Ft.	Latitude/longitude:	260618N 0913508E 280
AOE:	Yes	Airport type:	International
Timezone:	UTC +5.5	Fuel type:	Jet A1
Tower frequency:	118.75 MHZ	Ground frequency:	N/A
Runway length:	10,200 Ft.	PPR:	N/A

On the Ground

PCN: 68/R/C/W/T and 75/R/C/W/T
Types of aircraft handled: A320, B737
Navaid available: ILS, NDB, DVOR
FBO: not available
Alternative airports: VECC

Operational Information

Lead time for permit approval is three working days for non-PRC countries and seven working days for PRC countries
Slots are required
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 0330-1130 UTC (0900-1700) IST

Immigration

Customs and Immigration are available
The crew must carry valid business visas

Tourist Information

Guwahati experiences a humid subtropical climate which has hot, humid summers and mild winters
Visitor attractions include Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Island, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

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