GAU
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
Guwahati · IndiaICAO VEGT
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) is an airport serving Guwahati, India, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 26° 6' 22.0" N, 91° 35' 9.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 162 feet (49 meters) above sea level. With 12 direct destinations served by 7 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Calcutta (GMT+5:30).
Destinations
12
Airlines
7
Elevation ft
162/ 49m
Asia/Calcutta
GMT+5:30
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Airport Details
IATA Code
GAU
ICAO Code
VEGT
City
Guwahati
Country
India
Elevation
162 ft
Local Time
09:56 PM (GMT+5:30)
Coordinates
Latitude:26.1061°
Longitude:91.5859°
Popular Routes from GAU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCU | Kolkata, India | 309 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 127 kg | View |
| DEL | Delhi, India | 906 mi | 2h 13m | short-haul | 372 kg | View |
| IMF | Imphal, India | 172 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 70 kg | View |
| IXS | Silchar, India | 120 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 49 kg | View |
| AJL | Aizwal, India | 169 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 69 kg | View |
| DIB | Mohanbari, India | 232 mi | 0h 56m | short-haul | 95 kg | View |
| IXA | Agartala, India | 154 mi | 0h 48m | short-haul | 63 kg | View |
| IXB | Baghdogra, India | 206 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 84 kg | View |
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 1,041 mi | 2h 38m | medium-haul | 261 kg | View |
| BLR | Bangalore, India | 1,265 mi | 3h 4m | medium-haul | 318 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at GAU
7 active airlines serving Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Air Sahara
S2India
Druk Air
KBBhutan
Go Air
G8India
IndiGo Airlines
6EIndia
Jet Airways
9WIndia
Spicejet
SGIndia
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 Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shillong Airport | SHL | Shillong | India | 59 km |
| Osmany International Airport | ZYL | Sylhet Osmani | Bangladesh | 130 km |
| Dimapur Airport | DMU | Dimapur | India | 220 km |
| Agartala Airport | IXA | Agartala | India | 248 km |
| Silchar Airport | IXS | Silchar | India | 193 km |
| Saidpur Airport | SPD | Saidpur | Bangladesh | 271 km |
| Lengpui Airport | AJL | Aizwal | India | 272 km |
| Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | DAC | Dhaka | Bangladesh | 278 km |
Other Airports in India
Agartala Airport
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)
- 26° 6' 22.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 91° 35' 9.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 26.106100
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 91.585899
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Calcutta
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5:30
- Current Local Time
- 09:56 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 162 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 49 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport?
The IATA code for Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is GAU, and its ICAO code is VEGT. The airport is located in Guwahati, India.
How many destinations can you fly to from GAU?
There are 12 direct destinations available from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati, India.
What airlines fly from GAU?
There are 7 airlines operating from GAU, including Air India Limited, Air Sahara, Druk Air, Go Air, IndiGo Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International 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 Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport sits at an elevation of 162 feet (49 meters) above sea level.
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