Flight Operations to Bengaluru: Planning an operation to Bengaluru for Aero India? Here’s what you need to know.
Aero India gets underway from February 14-18 at Yelahanka Air Force station – the popular military and business aircraft air show destination in Bengaluru. Generally, business jets operate to VOBL or VOBG – both in the vicinity of Yelahanka. It is only on the occasion of Aero India that business aircraft are permitted to operate to VOYK. Bengaluru International Airport (VOBL) is the nearest airport with full facilities for people traveling to Bangalore in a commercial airliner. It’s located approximately 15km from VOYK by highway. Here are the operational procedures for VOBL and VOYK.
Kempegowda International Airport
ICAO Code: VOBL
IATA: BLR
Latitude/longitude: 12.25 N / 077.42.15 E
Elevation: AMSL 915 m
Magnetic variation: 2’00 W 1995
Fuel types: Jet A1
Operational Information
Overflight permits are required for both private and non-scheduled flights
Landing permits are required for both private and non-scheduled flights
The lead time for permits from non-PRC countries is three working days
For flights originating from PRC Countries, the lead time is seven days
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