Pune airport code is PNQ, and its ICAO code is VAPO. Pune Airport serves Maharashtra’s second-largest urban region from a civil enclave at the Indian Air Force’s Lohegaon station.
Pune Airport Overview
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Airport identity
- Airport: Pune Airport
- IATA code: PNQ
- ICAO code: VAPO
- Location: Lohegaon, Pune, Maharashtra
- Airport type: civil enclave at an Indian Air Force station
- Civil operator: Airports Authority of India
New terminal
Pune Airport’s new passenger terminal opened in July 2024. The approximately 52,000-square-metre facility substantially increased terminal capacity and replaced older descriptions of the project as unfinished.
A proposal exists to rename the airport after Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj, but operators should continue using the currently published airport name and PNQ/VAPO codes until any formal central notification takes effect.
Business Aviation Planning at PNQ
As a civil enclave, Pune requires careful coordination of operating acceptance, parking, handling and timings. Submit complete aircraft and operator documents, routing, crew and passenger details, purpose of flight and service requirements early.
Operational considerations
- Confirm operating permissions and parking before departure.
- Review current NOTAMs, weather and military-related restrictions.
- Verify customs and immigration availability for an international movement.
- Allow adequate time for Pune road traffic.
- Reconfirm fuel, handling equipment, catering and transport.
Civil-enclave permissions and operating coordination
Pune is a civil enclave, so business aviation schedules should be coordinated with the airport and relevant authorities well before departure. Provide the aircraft registration and type, operator, routing, schedule, passenger and crew information, and purpose of flight. Confirm operating acceptance, parking, applicable timings and any current military-related restrictions before releasing the flight.
Parking and turnaround planning
Pune serves a busy commercial and business centre, making advance parking and service coordination important. State the intended ground time and requirements for aviation fuel, ground support equipment, catering, baggage and passenger assistance. For short stops, agreeing the order of services helps protect the departure programme.
Crew transport and city access
Surface travel can vary considerably across Pune and the surrounding industrial corridors. Confirm the passenger destination, crew hotel and vehicle plan before arrival, allowing realistic road time during peak periods. Operators planning an international movement should also verify the currently available customs and immigration arrangements rather than assuming routine clearance.
Ground handling and aviation fuel
ATTS can coordinate permits, ground handling, aviation fuel, supervision, transport and crew or passenger support at Pune, 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: Pune airports overview, Pune ground handling guide, Mumbai (BOM) and Nagpur (NAG).
Official airport information: For current terminal, passenger, flight and airport notices, check the Airports Authority of India Pune airport page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the airport code for Pune?
Pune Airport uses IATA code PNQ and ICAO code VAPO.
Is Pune Airport’s new terminal open?
Yes. The new passenger terminal opened in July 2024.
Has Pune Airport officially been renamed?
A renaming has been proposed, but operators should use the name and codes in current official aeronautical publications until a formal change takes effect.
Can ATTS coordinate support at PNQ?
ATTS can coordinate permits, handling, aviation fuel, supervision and crew or passenger support, subject to confirmation for the requested movement.
