Patna Airport Code (PAT) and Business Aviation

Patna airport code is PAT, and its ICAO code is VEPT. Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport is the principal airport serving Patna and an important aviation gateway to Bihar.

Patna Airport Overview

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Airport identity

Official name: Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport
IATA code: PAT
ICAO code: VEPT
Location: Patna, Bihar
Operator: Airports Authority of India

New passenger terminal

Patna Airport’s new passenger terminal was inaugurated in May 2025. The facility covers approximately 65,000 square metres, includes five aerobridges and was designed for significantly higher annual passenger capacity. Older content describing the terminal only as a future project is outdated.

Terminal processes and airline assignments should be confirmed before travel. Because published runway-length figures vary across secondary sources, operators should use current aeronautical publications for declared distances and aircraft-performance planning.

Business Aviation Planning at PAT

Patna requires careful performance, parking and schedule planning. Submit the aircraft and operator documents, routing, crew and passenger details, purpose of flight and service requirements with adequate lead time.

Operational considerations

Confirm parking and airport acceptance before departure.
Use current declared runway distances from official aeronautical information.
Review NOTAMs, weather and any operational restrictions.
Allow additional contingency during winter fog and monsoon conditions.
Do not plan unsupported future international routes as confirmed services.

Runway, parking and schedule planning

Business aviation operations at Patna require careful pre-flight coordination because runway performance, parking availability and airport traffic can affect acceptance. Operators should use current declared distances and aeronautical information for aircraft performance planning. Submit the aircraft registration, type, routing, schedule, passenger and crew details early, then reconfirm parking and operating acceptance before departure.

Turnaround services and fuel coordination

The handling request should clearly state the intended ground time and requirements for aviation fuel, ground equipment, baggage, catering and passenger assistance. When a short turnaround is planned, agreeing the service sequence in advance helps the local team position resources around the aircraft without delaying departure.

Weather and crew logistics in Bihar

Monsoon rain and winter visibility can affect operations and road journeys in Patna. Crews should review current weather and NOTAMs and retain practical schedule margins. Airport transfers and hotels are best arranged before arrival, with additional road time during peak city traffic. ATTS can coordinate vehicles and local support for passengers and crew.

Ground handling and aviation fuel

ATTS can coordinate permits, ground handling, aviation fuel, supervision, transport, catering and crew or passenger support at Patna, 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: Varanasi (VNS) and Kolkata (CCU).

Official airport information: For current terminal, passenger, flight and airport notices, check the Airports Authority of India Patna airport page.