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Rajkot Airport (IATA: RAJ, ICAO: VARK) serves Rajkot, IN.
Rajkot Airport (IATA: RAJ, ICAO: VARK) is a public airport located in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
Notable Features and History:
- The airport previously served as the 4th busiest in Gujarat, after Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara.
- Due to urban expansion, the airport faced capacity constraints, preventing runway extensions beyond 1,800 meters. This limited its ability to serve aircraft larger than Airbus A320 or Boeing 737.
- In 2019, the AAI constructed an apron to accommodate four Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 type aircraft, aiming to reduce passenger waiting times.
Current Status:
- As of September 10, 2023, all scheduled commercial flights were shifted to the new Rajkot International Airport in Hirasar.
- Rajkot Airport (RAJ) remains operational for general aviation, including VIP/VVIP traffic.
- It has one asphalt runway, 05/23, measuring 1,843 meters (6,047 feet) in length.
- The airport is situated at an elevation of 135 meters (443 feet) above mean sea level.
*Sources researched: en.wikipedia.org, airportcodelookup.com, flightera.net, airportguide.com*
AirportRoutes · updated Jul 26, 2026
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Rajkot Airport is located in Rajkot, IN, at an elevation of 441 ft. Its IATA code is RAJ and ICAO code is VARK.