# Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)

> Lucknow, IN · IATA: LKO · ICAO: VILK · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `LKO` |
| ICAO | `VILK` |
| City | Lucknow |
| Country | IN |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 125 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 26.76060, 80.88930 |

## Description

Around 700 tonnes of international cargo in a single month — March 2024 set a record at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow (LKO), driven by pharmaceuticals, perishables, electronics, engineering goods and automotive parts. Operated since 2021 by an Adani Group-led consortium, the airport currently handles about 7,000 tonnes of freight per year following a 2022 capacity expansion. An integrated cargo terminal for 30,000 tonnes is planned, with Adani targeting 50,000 tonnes over the longer term. The airport is the main air link for Uttar Pradesh, a state of more than 200 million people, and gained substantial passenger capacity with Terminal 3 in 2024. Gulf connections dominate the international schedule. Road access runs via the Agra–Lucknow Expressway, complemented by northern India's dense rail network.

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