International hub · Varanasi, India

Varanasi/Lal Bahadur Shastri Intl

VEBNVNS
Elevation
266 ft
Coordinates
25°27′N 82°52′E
Local time
Asia/Kolkata

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Field information

VEBN runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Kolkata

  • Country

    India

    IN

  • Municipality

    Varanasi

  • Elevation

    266 ft

  • Position

    25.4522, 82.8625

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VEBN.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Varanasi/Lal Bahadur Shastri Intl (VEBN / VNS) in Varanasi, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VEBN is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at VEBN

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – India

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of India. Applicable permit lead times for India are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for India are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at VEBN

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at VEBN covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VEBN

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VEBN is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VEBN

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VEBN: 25° 27′ 8″ N 82° 51′ 45″ E; elevation 266 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Varanasi

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Varanasi. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VEBN.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VEBN

    Support for freighter operations into VEBN covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where VEBN sits in the network

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Operating into VEBN?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Varanasi/Lal Bahadur Shastri Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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