# Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)

> Guwahati, IN · IATA: GAU · ICAO: VEGT · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `GAU` |
| ICAO | `VEGT` |
| City | Guwahati |
| Country | IN |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 49 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 26.10610, 91.58590 |

## Description

Managed by the Adani Group, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport has become the freight backbone of India's northeast. Located around 20 kilometres west of Guwahati in Assam, it consolidates cargo from the region's eight states and recently recorded about 12,893 tonnes in FY 2024-25, a year-on-year jump of roughly 35 percent. Inbound traffic dominates, accounting for some 60 to 75 percent of throughput, reflecting the region's reliance on goods flown in from the rest of India. A new passenger terminal has opened, and an Integrated Cargo Terminal is planned to handle domestic and international freight, including perishables, pharmaceuticals and special cargo. On-site customs clearance and growing international services support exports of local produce such as pineapple, ginger and citrus. Road links to the national highways and rail connections along the Brahmaputra valley extend the airport's reach across the northeast. For forwarders, GAU is the point where belly cargo from smaller fields like Aizawl, Imphal and North Lakhimpur is gathered for onward movement. Its single-day cargo peak of over 42 tonnes underlines how fast demand is climbing.

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