Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Karnataka (India)

IATA: BLR ICAO: VOBL

Longest Active Runway

13,123 ft

4,000 meters

Field Elevation

3,000 ft

914 m MSL

Runway Inventory

2 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

13.1979°, 77.7063°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#64 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#108 of 7558

Top 1.8% percentile worldwide

National Standing (India)

#3 in IN

#3 of 153 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+31.2%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru's longest active runway measures 13,123 ft (4,000 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #64. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #108 worldwide (Top 1.8%) and #3 nationally in India.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Mid-Altitude Plateau / Valley Facility

Operating at 3,000 ft (914 m MSL), true airspeed (TAS) on approach and takeoff roll is moderately higher than indicated airspeed (IAS). Engines experience slight thrust lapse under elevated summer temperatures, necessitating conservative density-altitude dispatch calculations for fully laden twin-engine commercial transports.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

With no qualifying commercial facilities with paved runways ≥5,000 ft within a 100 NM radius, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru functions as an isolated regional aviation hub. Scheduled air services and transiting aircraft must calculate extended diversion reserves to alternate airfields outside the immediate 100 NM quadrant.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 13,123 ft (4,000 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (4,000 m) and paved surface engineering, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
09R/27L	13,123 ft (4000m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
09L/27R	13,123 ft (4000m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

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