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Airport name: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport

ICAO code: VAID                                               

IATA Code: IDR

City Name: Indore

Country: India

Fire Category: VII

Airport Operating Hours of VAID airport / IDR airport: H24

Curfew and Restrictions of VAID airport / IDR airport: Nil

 (It is recommended to check GA restriction and curfew before you operate into VAID airport)

CIQ Hours of VAID airport / IDR airport: H24 with prior intimation.

Slots/PPR requirements at VAID airport / IDR airport: Airport slots are required when you operate in VAID 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.

Parking Availability at VAID airport / IDR airport: Limited overnight parking is available in VAID airport with prior approval only. VAID 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 VAID airport need aircraft to be pushed back before departure using tow bar and push truck. VAID airport also have few power in and self-power out parking stands subject to availability.

Port of entry/exit VAID airport / IDR airport: Yes, VAID 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 VAID airport / IDR airport: E-visa facility is not available at VAID airport

Ground Handler at VAID airport / IDR airport: VVIP Flight (ops@vvipflight.com) can assist you with your Landing permits, Ground handling, slots, parking, CIQ coordination, Catering coordination, Aviation Fuel coordination, Ground transportation arrangements, flight dispatch, weather services, hotel arrangements and other GA flight services at VAID airport / IDR airport.

VAID 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 VAID airport / IDR Airport: General aviation lounge is not available at VAID airport.

Tow Bar requirements at VAID airport / IDR airport:  VAID airport have few power in and self-power out parking stands subject to availability. Some of the parking stands at VAID 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 VAID /IDR airport:  Catering facility is not available at VAID. We can also assist in arranging catering at VAID airport from nearby 5-star hotels on request.

Jet Fuel at VAID / IDR airport: Fuel facility is available during airport watch hours at VAID airport.

Hotel at VAID airport:  Indore Marriott Hotel and Radisson Blu Hotel are some good options available in the city.

Places to Visit: One of the most popular and beautiful cities of Madhya Pardesh (MP), ‘Indore’ has always fascinate its toutists with the charisma of its architectural magnificence and intriguing history. It has been a home to various historical monuments and religious places, built by the great Maharashtrian rulers ‘Holkar’ who ruled the city for several years.

The beautiful city of Indore is located on the banks of the River Khan and Sarawati and is known for its architectural splendor in the form of monuments, palaces, and forts. Indore Tourism provides great experience to people with varied interests including general tourists, history lovers, art lovers, and religious minded people, who love visiting popular attractions in Indore like Rajwada, Chattri Bagh, Kanch Mandir, Lalbagh Palace, Bada Ganpati, etc. Indore city has a great cultural heritage as it is ruled over by some of the greatest rulers, who constructed many historical monuments and temples here to showcase their legacy.

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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