Kempegowda Intl
Kempegowda Intl (VOBL/BLR) serves Bengaluru, India. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (09L/27R, 09R/27L). Field elevation is 3000 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VOBL
- Name: Kempegowda Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 13.1979
- Longitude: 77.706299
- Elevation: 3000 ft
- Country: India
- Municipality: Bengaluru
- IATA Code: BLR
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Distance from City: 27.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09L/27R
- Designation: 09L/27R
- Dimensions: 13123 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 09R/27L
- Designation: 09R/27L
- Dimensions: 13123 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 128.675 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.bengaluruairport.com/home/home.jspx
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: No PPR for scheduled flights. GA requires DGCA landing permit and BIAL coordination.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx INR 520/ton for international
- Parking Fee: INR 85/ton per 2h block; first 4h free for turnarounds
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: INR
- Remarks: Operated by BIAL (Bangalore International Airport Ltd). Modern greenfield airport. Fees published by BIAL.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by IOCL/BPCL/HPCL. Modern hydrant fueling system. Into-plane service at both terminals.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at Terminal 1 (international departures/arrivals). APIS required. BCAS security requirements apply.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew; 24-hour operations. DGCA slot coordination required. BCAS security mandatory. Chapter 2 banned.
Airport Services
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India Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 24 hours minimum; 7 working days for Prior Reference Countries (PRC)
- Landing Lead Time: Standard: 3 working days (flight on 4th day). PRC countries: 7 working days (flight on 8th day). Tech stop/fuel stop: 1 working day (except PRC). Military airports: 15-20 business days.
Private flights require DGCA permit and security clearance. Ministry of Defence approval needed for certain routes.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at VOBL?
- Kempegowda Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does VOBL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Kempegowda Intl (India).