Kolkata airport code is CCU, and its ICAO code is VECC. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is the principal airport serving Kolkata and a major gateway for eastern and northeastern India.
Kolkata Airport Overview
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Airport codes and key details
- Official name: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- IATA code: CCU
- ICAO code: VECC
- Location: Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Operator: Airports Authority of India
Current terminal arrangement
Scheduled passenger operations use the integrated terminal, commonly referred to as Terminal 2. It opened in January 2013 and consolidated domestic and international passenger processing. The former Terminal 1 closed to scheduled passenger operations in March 2013, so older descriptions of separate active T1 and T2 passenger terminals are outdated.
Terminal assignments and access arrangements can change. Passengers should confirm with their airline, while business aviation crews should follow the instructions issued by the confirmed handler.
Expansion
Kolkata Airport continues to develop its passenger and air-traffic infrastructure, including additional terminal capacity and a newer air traffic control complex. Construction schedules and operational effects should be checked through current airport notices rather than treated as fixed.
Business Aviation Planning at CCU
Permits, parking, slots or prior permissions, ground handling and fuel should be confirmed for the exact aircraft and schedule. Operators should provide complete aircraft documents, routing, crew and passenger details, purpose of flight and requested services.
Operational considerations
- Confirm parking acceptance and handler reporting instructions.
- Review current NOTAMs, weather and airport restrictions.
- Verify customs, immigration and quarantine arrangements for international operations.
- Allow for Kolkata road traffic in crew and passenger transfer plans.
- Reconfirm fuel uplift, ground equipment, catering and transport before departure.
Permissions, parking and airport coordination
Kolkata is a major eastern India aviation hub with substantial scheduled traffic. Business aviation operators should provide aircraft, operator, routing, schedule, passenger and crew details early for permissions and handling. Confirm parking acceptance, the applicable reporting point and any slot or movement conditions before departure.
Weather and turnaround planning
Monsoon rain, thunderstorms and periods of reduced winter visibility can affect flight and ground schedules. Crews should monitor 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 sequenced efficiently.
CIQ and Kolkata surface transport
International movements require coordinated customs, immigration and quarantine formalities. Surface travel varies significantly between the airport, central Kolkata, Salt Lake, New Town and industrial destinations beyond the city. Confirm the passenger destination, crew hotel and vehicle plan early, allowing realistic time for traffic and the return journey.
Ground handling and aviation fuel
ATTS can coordinate ground handling, aviation fuel, supervision, passenger and crew assistance, transport, catering and other flight-support requirements at Kolkata, 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: Guwahati (GAU), Bagdogra (IXB), Bhubaneswar (BBI) and Patna (PAT).
Official airport information: Check the Airports Authority of India Kolkata Airport page for current airport information and notices. Operational requirements should be reconfirmed for the planned movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the airport code for Kolkata?
Kolkata Airport uses IATA code CCU and ICAO code VECC.
Which terminal is used at Kolkata Airport?
Domestic and international scheduled passenger operations use the integrated terminal opened in 2013. The former Terminal 1 is no longer the active scheduled passenger terminal.
Who operates Kolkata Airport?
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is operated by the Airports Authority of India.
Can ATTS arrange support at CCU?
ATTS can coordinate permits, ground handling, aviation fuel, supervision, transport and crew or passenger support, subject to confirmation for the requested movement.
