Kanpur Airport

Kanpur Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic/Military
OwnerAirports Authority of India
OperatorAirports Authority of India
ServesKanpur
LocationChakeri, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Elevation AMSL410 ft / 126 m
Coordinates26°23′58″N 80°25′37″E / 26.3994624°N 80.4269499°E / 26.3994624; 80.4269499
Map
KNU/VECX
KNU/VECX
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
09/27 8,325 2,536 Asphalt
Statistics (April 2024 - March 2025)
Passengers322,252 ( 13.3%)
Aircraft movements2,210 ( 5.8%)
Cargo tonnage116 ( 9.1%)
Source: AAI

Kanpur Airport (IATA: KNU, ICAO: VECX), is a domestic airport and an Indian Air Force base that serves the city of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located at Chakeri, about 17 km (11 mi) from the city centre, and operates from a new civil terminal. It provides connectivity to major tourist and historical attractions in the area such as Bithoor, Sankissa, Etawah Safari Park, Kalinjar Fort, Kalpi, National Chambal Sanctuary, Bhitargaon and Kannauj.