Airport code
PAB — Bilaspur Airport
PAB is the IATA code for Bilaspur Airport, an airport serving Bilaspur, India. Its ICAO code is VABI, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 21.9884, 82.1110 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 899 ft (274 m).
Overview
About Bilaspur Airport
Bilasa Devi Kevat Airport, also known as Bilaspur Airport, is a domestic airport serving the city of Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India. It is located at Chakarbhata, 10 km (6.2 mi) south from the city centre. The airport made by the Royal Indian Air Force in 1942, making it the first and oldest airport of Chhattisgarh. It is owned by the Airports Authority of India. In 1980s, the airport was used by Vayudoot to provide flights to Bhopal, Nagpur, Mumbai and Delhi. Currently, commercial scheduled flights are operated by Alliance Air to Bhopal, Delhi, Jabalpur and Prayagraj.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | PAB |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VABI |
| Airport name | Bilaspur Airport |
| City | Bilaspur |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 21.9884 |
| Longitude | 82.1110 |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,035 ft (1,535 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Bilaspur Airport?
The IATA code for Bilaspur Airport is PAB.
What is the ICAO code for Bilaspur Airport?
The ICAO code for Bilaspur Airport is VABI.
Where is PAB airport located?
Bilaspur Airport (PAB) is located in Bilaspur, India.
What time zone is PAB in?
Bilaspur Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to PAB?
The nearest airport to Bilaspur Airport (PAB) is Raipur Airport (RPR) in Raipur, about 98 km away.
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