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Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ)
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport is an international airport serving Faizabad (Uttar Pradesh), India. Its IATA code is AYJ and its ICAO code is VEAY. It has one runway, 2,250 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- AYJ
- ICAO code
- VEAY
- City
- Faizabad
- Region / province
- Uttar Pradesh
- Country / territory
- India
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 26.7477° N, 82.1637° E
- Elevation
- 102 m (335 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,250 m (7,381 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,250 m7,381 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
2,938 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
2,475 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
3,117 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| APPR | 120.450 MHz |
| CTRL | 118.850 MHz |
Air freight to and from Maharshi Valmiki International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Faizabad through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in India
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | LKO | 127 km |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | VNS | 160 km |
| Noida International Airport | DXN | 476 km |
| Indira Gandhi International Airport | DEL | 538 km |
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | 612 km |
| Raja Bhoj International Airport | BHO | 620 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Maharshi Valmiki International Airport?
The IATA code of Maharshi Valmiki International Airport is AYJ and its ICAO code is VEAY. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport located?
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport is in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, at coordinates 26.7477° N, 82.1637° E and an elevation of 102 m (335 ft).
How far is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Maharshi Valmiki International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 3,117 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 2,475 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,938 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 4 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Maharshi Valmiki International Airport?
The longest runway at Maharshi Valmiki International Airport is 2,250 m (7,381 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Maharshi Valmiki International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.