Guwahati Airport Code (GAU) and Business Aviation

Guwahati airport code is GAU, and its ICAO code is VEGT. Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is the principal aviation gateway to Assam and an important connection point for Northeast India.

Guwahati Airport Overview

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Airport identity and infrastructure

Official name: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
IATA code: GAU
ICAO code: VEGT
Location: Guwahati, Assam
Operator: Adani Guwahati International Airport Limited
Runway: approximately 3,110 metres

New Terminal 2

The new Terminal 2 was inaugurated in December 2025 and substantially increased the airport’s passenger-handling capacity. Older descriptions based only on the previous terminal and the shorter 2,743-metre runway figure are outdated.

Terminal assignments and transition arrangements can change. Passengers should confirm with their airline, while business aviation crews should follow instructions issued by the confirmed handler.

Business Aviation Planning at GAU

Guwahati supports access to Assam and wider Northeast India, but parking, operating acceptance, permits, handling and fuel must be confirmed for the specific aircraft and schedule. Submit complete operator and aircraft documents, routing, crew and passenger details, purpose of flight and service requirements.

Operational considerations

Confirm parking and operating permissions before departure.
Review current NOTAMs, weather and aeronautical information.
Verify customs and immigration availability for international operations.
Plan additional time during monsoon weather or periods of reduced visibility.
Reconfirm aviation fuel, handling equipment, catering and transport.

Permissions and gateway planning

Guwahati is a principal aviation gateway for Assam and wider Northeast India. Business aviation operators should submit aircraft, operator, routing, schedule, passenger and crew information early for permissions and airport coordination. Confirm parking, the handler reporting point and applicable operating conditions before departure.

Monsoon, visibility and turnaround support

Heavy monsoon rain, seasonal low cloud and reduced visibility can affect flight and surface schedules. Crews should review current forecasts, NOTAMs and aeronautical information and retain practical contingency. Request aviation fuel, ground equipment, catering, baggage and passenger assistance in advance so services can be positioned around the confirmed arrival.

International formalities and onward travel

For international movements, verify customs, immigration and quarantine availability for the intended schedule. Many passengers continue beyond Guwahati to destinations elsewhere in Assam or the Northeast, where road times vary considerably. Confirm the final destination, vehicle type and crew hotel before arrival and plan the return transfer around the departure time.

Ground handling and aviation fuel

ATTS can coordinate permits, ground handling, aviation fuel, supervision, transport and crew or passenger support at Guwahati, subject to airport, authority and supplier confirmation.

Related ATTS services: airport ground handling in India and aviation fuelling services in India.

More India airport guides: Kolkata (CCU) and Imphal (IMF).

Official airport information: For current terminal, passenger, flight and airport notices, check the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport official website.

Related Northeast India airport guide: Review the Imphal Airport (IMF) guide for business aviation planning in Manipur.