BBI
Biju Patnaik Airport
Bhubaneswar · IndiaICAO VEBS
Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) is an airport serving Bhubaneswar, India, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 20° 14' 39.8" N, 85° 49' 4.1" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. With 7 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Calcutta (GMT+5:30).
Destinations
7
Airlines
2
Elevation ft
138/ 42m
Asia/Calcutta
GMT+5:30
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Airport Details
IATA Code
BBI
ICAO Code
VEBS
City
Bhubaneswar
Country
India
Elevation
138 ft
Local Time
09:58 PM (GMT+5:30)
Coordinates
Latitude:20.2444°
Longitude:85.8178°
Popular Routes from BBI
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOM | Mumbai, India | 847 mi | 2h 6m | short-haul | 348 kg | View |
| DEL | Delhi, India | 793 mi | 2h 0m | short-haul | 325 kg | View |
| BLR | Bangalore, India | 723 mi | 1h 52m | short-haul | 297 kg | View |
| CCU | Kolkata, India | 237 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 97 kg | View |
| HYD | Hyderabad, India | 527 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 216 kg | View |
| IXZ | Port Blair, India | 749 mi | 1h 55m | short-haul | 307 kg | View |
| VTZ | Vishakhapatnam, India | 243 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 100 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BBI
2 active airlines serving Biju Patnaik Airport.
Air India Limited
AIIndia
IndiGo Airlines
6EIndia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Biju Patnaik Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birsa Munda Airport | IXR | Ranchi | India | 344 km |
| Raipur Airport | RPR | Raipur | India | 437 km |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | CCU | Kolkata | India | 381 km |
| Vishakhapatnam Airport | VTZ | Vishakhapatnam | India | 391 km |
| Jessore Airport | JSR | Jessore | Bangladesh | 475 km |
| Shah Mokhdum Airport | RJH | Rajshahi | Bangladesh | 546 km |
| Barisal Airport | BZL | Barisal | Bangladesh | 544 km |
| Rajahmundry Airport | RJA | Rajahmundry | India | 546 km |
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IXAAgartala
Agatti Airport
AGXAgatti Island
Agra Airport
AGRAgra
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
AMDAhmedabad
Lengpui Airport
AJLAizwal
Allahabad Airport
IXDAllahabad
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
ATQAmritsar
Aurangabad Airport
IXUAurangabad
Bagdogra Airport
IXBBaghdogra
Kempegowda International Airport
BLRBangalore
Vadodara Airport
BDQBaroda
Belgaum Airport
IXGBelgaum
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 20° 14' 39.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 85° 49' 4.1" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 20.244400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 85.817802
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Calcutta
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5:30
- Current Local Time
- 09:58 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 138 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 42 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Biju Patnaik Airport?
The IATA code for Biju Patnaik Airport is BBI, and its ICAO code is VEBS. The airport is located in Bhubaneswar, India.
How many destinations can you fly to from BBI?
There are 7 direct destinations available from Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) in Bhubaneswar, India.
What airlines fly from BBI?
There are 2 airlines operating from BBI, including Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines.
What timezone is Biju Patnaik Airport in?
Biju Patnaik Airport is in the Asia/Calcutta timezone (GMT+5:30). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Biju Patnaik Airport?
Biju Patnaik Airport sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level.
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