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Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is an international airport serving Guwahati (Assam), India. Its IATA code is GAU and its ICAO code is VEGT. It has one runway, 2,743 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- GAU
- ICAO code
- VEGT
- City
- Guwahati
- Region / province
- Assam
- Country / territory
- India
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 26.1066° N, 91.5852° E
- Elevation
- 49 m (162 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,743 m (9,000 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,743 m9,000 ft | Asphalt |
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)
2,052 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
1,546 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,322 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 123.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.600 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.750 MHz |
Air freight to and from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Guwahati 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bir Tikendrajit International Airport | IMF | 276 km |
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | 331 km |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | CCU | 498 km |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | VNS | 876 km |
| Biju Patnaik International Airport | BBI | 878 km |
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport | AYJ | 941 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport?
The IATA code of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is GAU and its ICAO code is VEGT. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport located?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is in Guwahati, Assam, India, at coordinates 26.1066° N, 91.5852° E and an elevation of 49 m (162 ft).
How far is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,322 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 1,546 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,052 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 3 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport?
The longest runway at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is 2,743 m (9,000 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) 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.