Serving the city of Bhubaneshwar, the capital of Odisha, and sometimes referred to as The Temple City of India, Biju Patnaik International Airport is a popular gateway for tourists. Here’s your airport guide to Biju Patnaik, often referred to as Bhubaneswar Airport.
| Cities: | Bhubaneshwar | Country: | India | |
| ICAO: | VEBS | IATA: | BBI | |
| Elevation: | 138ft. | Latitude/longitude: | N20°14.80′ / E85°49.12′ | |
| Timezone: | UTC+05:30 | PRP: | No | |
| AOE: | Yes | No. of runways: | 4 | |
| Fire category: | CAT 6 | Longest runway: | 2743 x 45m | |
| Tower frequency: | 125.15 | PCN: | 62/R/B/W/T for apron |
On the Ground
Airport location: 3km from Bhubaneshwar center
Languages at Pune: English, Hindi
Opening hours:
- Monday-Friday 0400-1200 UTC (0930-1730) IST
- Saturday, Sunday and holidays: Nil
Operational Information
- Private flights require overflight and landing permits
- Non-scheduled commercial flights require overflight and landing permits
- An application to India DGCA must be made with all required documentation to secure permit approval
Lead time for permit approval:
- Three working days from non-PRC countries
- Seven working days from PRC countries
Types of aircraft handled: A320, B737
Number of aircraft handled: 50
Navaid available: DVOR, ILS, NDB, DME
Terminal capacity: 4 million passengers per annum
Cargo capacity: Nil
Fuel types: Jet A1, AVGAS, 100LL/ Oil MJO II
Customs: Available
Alternative airports: VECC, VERC
Important numbers:
- Airport Authority: 674 – 2596300 (APD-O), 2596322 (ATM-O)
- Police: 0674 259 0192
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Tourist Information
Weather:
A tropical savanna climate means summers in Bhubaneswar (March to June) are hot and humid. May and June are dry months with top temperatures exceeding 40 °C (104 °F). Winter takes place between December and January with lowest temperatures of about to 15–18 °C (59–64 °F).
Security: Bhubaneswar is generally safe and secure
Attractions:
- Lingaraja Temple
- Museum of Tribal Art
- Mukteswara Temple
For support with your operations to Bhubaneswar, contact UAS India