Airport code
KNU — Kanpur Airport
KNU is the IATA code for Kanpur Airport, an airport serving Kanpur, India. Its ICAO code is VICX, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 26.4043, 80.4101 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 410 ft (125 m).
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About Kanpur Airport
Kanpur Airport, is a domestic airport and an Indian Air Force base that serves the city of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located at Chakeri, about 17 km (11 mi) from the city centre, and operates from a new civil terminal. It provides connectivity to major tourist and historical attractions in the area such as Bithoor, Sankissa, Etawah Safari Park, Kalinjar Fort, Kalpi, National Chambal Sanctuary, Bhitargaon and Kannauj.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KNU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VICX |
| Airport name | Kanpur Airport |
| City | Kanpur |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 26.4043 |
| Longitude | 80.4101 |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,000 ft (2,743 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kanpur Airport?
The IATA code for Kanpur Airport is KNU.
What is the ICAO code for Kanpur Airport?
The ICAO code for Kanpur Airport is VICX.
Where is KNU airport located?
Kanpur Airport (KNU) is located in Kanpur, India.
What time zone is KNU in?
Kanpur Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to KNU?
The nearest airport to Kanpur Airport (KNU) is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) in Lucknow, about 62 km away.
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