
General aviation · Kharagpur, India
Kalaikunda AFS
- Elevation
- 200 ft
- Coordinates
- 22°20′N 87°13′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kolkata
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
VEDX runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Country
India
IN
Municipality
Doarkhol
Elevation
200 ft
Position
22.3395, 87.2145
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VEDX.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kalaikunda AFS (VEDX / 265) in Kharagpur, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VEDX is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VEDX
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at VEDX
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VEDX covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at VEDX
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VEDX is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VEDX
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VEDX: 22° 20′ 22″ N 87° 12′ 52″ E; elevation 200 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Kharagpur
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kharagpur. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VEDX.
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Cargo Operations at VEDX
Support for freighter operations into VEDX covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VEDX sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- VEJSJamshedpur/SonariJamshedpur, India65 NM296°→
- VEPHPanagarhPanagarh, India69 NM010°→
- VECCKolkata Intl/Netaji Subash Chandra BoseKolkata, India71 NM074°→
- VERCRanchi/Birsa MundaRanchi, India120 NM300°→
- VGRJRajshahi/Shah MokhdumRajshahi, Bangladesh148 NM031°→
- VEBSBhubaneswar/Biju PatnaikBhubaneswar, India148 NM212°→
Operating into VEDX?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kalaikunda AFS — one desk for the whole trip.