Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
Varanasi · IndiaICAO VIBN
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) is an airport serving Varanasi, India, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 25° 27' 8.6" N, 82° 51' 33.5" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Calcutta (GMT+5:30).
Airport Details
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Airlines Operating at VNS
5 active airlines serving Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allahabad Airport | IXD | Allahabad | India | 113 km |
| Gorakhpur Airport | GOP | Gorakhpur | India | 154 km |
| Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport | PAT | Patina | India | 225 km |
| Gautam Buddha Airport | BWA | Bhairawa | Nepal | 234 km |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | LKO | Lucknow | India | 245 km |
| Kanpur Airport | KNU | Kanpur | India | 267 km |
| Khajuraho Airport | HJR | Khajuraho | India | 305 km |
| Bharatpur Airport | BHR | Bharatpur | Nepal | 292 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 25° 27' 8.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 82° 51' 33.5" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 25.452400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 82.859299
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Calcutta
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5:30
- Current Local Time
- 01:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 266 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 81 m
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