Bareilly Air Force Station — Bareilly, India
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Bareilly Air Force Station (Bareilly) is BEK — its ICAO code is VIBY.
Distance & flight time from BEK
Bareilly Air Force Station
Bareilly Air Force Station carries the code BEK and operates as an Indian Air Force base rather than a civilian airport, meaning travelers cannot book any commercial flights through it. Uttar Pradesh hosts the station in Bareilly, at an elevation of 580 feet above sea level. Aviation records list a single runway at the facility, which functions primarily for military operations under the Indian Air Force rather than scheduled passenger service. Bareilly itself is a district headquarters in the Rohilkhand region, and while the city has no dedicated public airport of its own, BEK remains the identifier assigned to this defense installation in international aviation databases.
Runways at Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 122.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 123.5 MHz |
Airports near Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK)
- Moradabad Airport (MZS) — 67.8 km (42.1 mi)
- Pantnagar Airport (PGH) — 68.0 km (42.3 mi)
- Noida International Airport (DXN) — 182.0 km (113.1 mi)
- Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR) — 203.1 km (126.2 mi)
- Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) — 219.9 km (136.6 mi)
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) — 230.7 km (143.4 mi)
- Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED) — 232.1 km (144.2 mi)
- Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) — 232.9 km (144.7 mi)
People searching BEK usually expect to book a flight to Bareilly, then discover a military station with no ticket counter or passenger terminal. Uttar Pradesh travelers occasionally confuse this Air Force identifier with a civilian gateway serving the same city.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bareilly Air Force Station?
The IATA code for Bareilly Air Force Station is BEK.
What is the ICAO code for Bareilly Air Force Station?
The ICAO code for Bareilly Air Force Station is VIBY. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.