# Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS)

> Varanasi, IN · IATA: VNS · ICAO: VEBN · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `VNS` |
| ICAO | `VEBN` |
| City | Varanasi |
| Country | IN |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 81 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 25.45213, 82.86181 |

## Description

Banaras silk, carpets and farm produce from eastern Uttar Pradesh all need a way out, and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (IATA: VNS) at Babatpur, about 26 km north-west of Varanasi, is the gateway. An international airport, it pairs heavy pilgrim and tourist traffic with a growing freight business: cargo throughput has risen steadily for years, helped by more frequent freighter flights, upgraded handling and e-freight processes aligned with international norms. The cargo terminal is equipped with forklifts and the gear needed for safe loading, and express and charter freight is available. International services link Varanasi with the Gulf among other markets. National Highway 31 and the Varanasi rail network handle pre- and on-carriage. VNS is thus the principal air cargo node for eastern Uttar Pradesh, while large mainline-freighter volumes still move mainly via Delhi (DEL).

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