BLR Airport Code, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
BLR is the IATA code for Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, the main international gateway for Bengaluru, India. Airlines and booking systems use BLR, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code VOBL. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 13.20° N, 77.71° E.
What is the Bengaluru airport code?
The airport code for Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is BLR. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code VOBL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It is a major hub, ranked number 172 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code VOBL begins with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia.
Where is BLR?
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru serves Bengaluru, India. At 3000 ft (914 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at BLR
It has 2 runways. The longest is 13,123 ft (4.00 km), designated 09L/27R.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Bengaluru?
The IATA airport code for Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bengaluru is BLR. Its ICAO code is VOBL.
What is the 3-letter code for Bengaluru?
The 3-letter IATA code for Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bengaluru is BLR.
What airport is BLR?
BLR is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, located in Bengaluru, India.
What country is BLR in?
BLR (Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru) is in India.
Where is BLR airport located?
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) is in Bengaluru, India, at coordinates 13.1979, 77.7063.
What is the ICAO code for Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru?
The ICAO code for Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is VOBL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code BLR.
What is the difference between BLR and VOBL?
BLR is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. VOBL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru.
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