# Ayodhya Airport (AYJ)

> Faizabad, IN · IATA: AYJ · ICAO: VEAY · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `AYJ` |
| ICAO | `VEAY` |
| City | Faizabad |
| Country | IN |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 102 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 26.75128, 82.15529 |

## Description

Chartered jets full of pilgrims, marigold garlands at arrivals: Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) opened in December 2023 to serve the crowds heading for Ayodhya's new Ram temple. IndiGo, Air India Express and SpiceJet link the city with Delhi, Mumbai and other metros. The airport has no freight terminal – it is a passenger and pilgrimage facility, plain and simple. Forwarders moving air cargo for the Faizabad/Ayodhya region book capacity via Lucknow (LKO), about 130 km west, where an AAI air cargo complex with customs clearance is available.

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