International hub · Lucknow, India
Lucknow/Choudhary Charan Singh
- Elevation
- 410 ft
- Coordinates
- 26°46′N 80°53′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kolkata
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Field information
VILK runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Lucknow/Choudhary Charan Singh (VILK/LKO) has one runway, 09/27, 8,996 ft (2,742 m) long of asphalt/concrete. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VILK, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Country
India
IN
Municipality
Lucknow
Elevation
410 ft
Position
26.7606, 80.8893
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · VILK
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,996 ft (2,742 m) | 148 ft | asphalt/concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VILK.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Lucknow/Choudhary Charan Singh (VILK / LKO) in Lucknow, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VILK 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 VILK
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 VILK
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VILK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at VILK
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VILK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VILK
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VILK: 26° 45′ 38″ N 80° 53′ 21″ E; elevation 410 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Lucknow
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Lucknow. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VILK.
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Cargo Operations at VILK
Support for freighter operations into VILK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VILK sits in the network
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Operating into VILK?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Lucknow/Choudhary Charan Singh — one desk for the whole trip.