Rajkot Airport — Rajkot, India
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereRajkot Airport in Rajkot uses the IATA code RAJ, with VARK as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from RAJ
Rajkot Airport
RAJ is the code for Rajkot Airport, which historically served the city of Rajkot in India's Gujarat state before operations shifted toward the newer Rajkot International Airport (Hirasar) in 2023. The original RAJ facility, sometimes called Rajkot Civil Aerodrome, handled domestic flights connecting Rajkot's business and diamond-trading community to cities like Mumbai and Delhi for decades. Rajkot itself is a major industrial and commercial hub in the Saurashtra region, known for engineering and manufacturing. Depending on database source, RAJ may still appear listed for the legacy airport even as air traffic has transitioned to the new greenfield facility with a longer runway suited to larger aircraft.
Runways at Rajkot Airport (RAJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6040 ft (1841 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Rajkot Airport (RAJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 122.3 MHz |
| RDO | MUMBAI ACC | 125.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.1 MHz |
Airports near Rajkot Airport (RAJ)
- Rajkot International Airport (HSR) — 27.8 km (17.3 mi)
- Jamnagar Airport (JGA) — 80.7 km (50.1 mi)
- Kandla Airport (IXY) — 113.3 km (70.4 mi)
- Keshod Airport (IXK) — 122.2 km (75.9 mi)
- Porbandar Airport (PBD) — 137.1 km (85.2 mi)
- Bhuj Airport (BHJ) — 157.4 km (97.8 mi)
- Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) — 157.6 km (97.9 mi)
- Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD) — 208.6 km (129.6 mi)
RAJ is linked to Rajkot Airport in Gujarat, India. Note that commercial service has largely moved to the newer Rajkot International Airport (Hirasar, code HSR) — check which one applies to your booking.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Rajkot Airport?
The IATA code for Rajkot Airport is RAJ.
What is the ICAO code for Rajkot Airport?
The ICAO code for Rajkot Airport is VARK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.