Airport name: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
ICAO code: VEBN
IATA Code: VNS
City Name: Varanasi
Country: India
Fire Category: VII
Airport Operating Hours of VEBN airport / VNS airport: H24
Curfew and Restrictions of VEBN airport / VNS airport: Nil
(It is recommended to check GA restriction and curfew before you operate into VEBN airport)
CIQ Hours of VEBN airport / VNS airport: H24 (with prior notice).
Slots/PPR requirements at VEBN airport / VNS airport: Airport slots are required when you operate in VEBN airport. Slots are requested via e-mail / fax from the airport slot coordinator. This is generally done by the agent or handler on the behalf of operator. VEBN airport is the airport with slot validity of (+) 45 (-) 15 minutes.
Parking Availability at VEBN airport / VNS airport: Overnight parking is available in VEBN airport with prior approval only. VEBN airport implement temporary parking restrictions from time to time. It’s always recommended to confirm all parking arrangements well in advance. Most of the parking stands at VEBN airport need aircraft to be pushed back before departure using tow bar and push truck. VEBN airport also have few power in and self-power out parking stands subject to availability.
Port of entry/exit VEBN airport / VNS airport: Yes, VEBN airport is port of entry/exit.
Crew visa requirements for GA flights in India: All general aviation crew arriving in India must carry with them a valid BUSINESS VISA issued by the Indian Embassy / Consulate or an E-BUSINESS VISA available online. If time permitting, it is recommended that they carry with them a valid Business Visa issued by the Indian Embassy/Consulate.
For applying the Business Visa, some Embassies ask for an invitation/sponsorship letter which VVIP Flight will gladly provide.
Pax visa requirements for GA flights in India: All Pax must arrive with valid Indian visa or Indian e-visa (available online).
E-visa acceptable VEBN airport / VNS airport: Yes E-visa facility is available in VEBN airport. E-visa is acceptable at VEBN Airport.
Ground Handler at VEBN airport / VNS airport: VVIP Flight (ops@vvipflight.com) can assist you with your Landing permits, Ground handling, slots, parking, CIQ coordination, Catering coordination, Aviation Fuel, Ground transportation arrangements, flight dispatch, weather services, hotel arrangements and other GA flight services at VEBN airport / VNS airport.
VEBN Landing Permit Notice Period: It takes 03 working days to obtain landing permit (flight should operate on 4th day) except flights originating from PRC countries i.e., China, North Korea, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, and Nigeria. It takes 07 working days to obtain landing permission for flights originating from PRC countries (flight should operate on 8th day).
GA Lounge/Terminal at VEBN airport / VNS Airport: General aviation lounge is not available at VEBN airport.
Tow Bar requirements at VEBN airport / VNS airport: VEBN airport have few power in and self-power out parking stands subject to availability. Most of the parking stands at VEBN airport are self-power in and pushed back parking stands. It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft in India. It is advised to check tow bar availability before the flight operation.
Caterer at VEBN /VNS airport: There is no good caterer available at VEBN. We can assist in arranging catering at VEBN airport from nearby 5-star hotels on request.
Jet Fuel at VEBN / VNS airport: Fuel facility is available during airport watch hours at VEBN airport.
Hotel at VEBN airport: Radisson Hotel, Taj Ganges and Ramada Plaza are some good options available in the city.
Places to Visit: The ancient city of Varanasi is the spiritual beating heart of India, set on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh. This is the city of life and death, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world and the abode of Lord Shiva (one of the most powerful Hindu Gods). For centuries Varanasi has been attracting intrepid travellers keen to understand the traditions and faith of this complex culture
“Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together” – Mark Twain
Witness the daily ebb and flow of the Hindu pilgrims as they make the holy journey to wash away their sins and cremate their loved ones in the river of salvation, the holy Ganges.
As dusk descends, experience the evening Aarti (holy ritual), when the Hindu priests descend on the holy Ganges for the evening prayers. Watch as the river is set on fire as a million little diyas (prayer lamps) are set adrift on the Ganges, making the journey from one world into the next.
In this city that never sleeps it is imperative to witness at least one golden dawn aboard a simple rowing boat. Watch the honeyed light slowly ink the river, its embankments, and the surrounding lopsided temples. Drift by the ghats where the saffron robed Brahmin priests, men and women are all immersed in the rituals of this sacred city.
Wonder the lively narrow lanes and visit the many colourful temples, guest houses and stalls peddling local arts and crafts, spices and world famous silks.
If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next trip to India, contact us ops@vvipflight.com or (OPS)- (+91)-8010686868.
Note: Regulations, watch hours, NOTAM, Fire category or any other information given in above article are subject to change from time to time, for latest information please feel free to contact us.
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