Medium airport · Faizabad, India
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport is a medium airport serving Faizabad, India. Its IATA code is AYJ. Its ICAO code is VEAY. It has 1 runway, longest 7,381 ft (Concrete). Elevation 335 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Faizabad, India |
|---|---|
| IATA code | AYJ |
| ICAO code | VEAY |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,381 ft (Concrete) |
| Elevation | 335 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 26.7477° N, 82.1637° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
The construction began in February 2022, and was completed by late 2023. It was inaugurated on 30 December 2023, and commercial flight operations began on 10 January 2024.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Banke National Park · Nepal · 100.9 miles away
- Valmiki National Park · India · 126.1 miles away
- Bardiya National Park · Nepal · 126.3 miles away
- Parsa National Park · Nepal · 142.4 miles away
- Chitwan National Park · Nepal · 143.2 miles away
- Dudhwa National Park · India · 149.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Maharshi Valmiki International Airport?
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport — its IATA code is AYJ and its ICAO code is VEAY.
Where is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport located?
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport serves Faizabad, India. Its coordinates are 26.7477° N, 82.1637° E.
What is the history of Maharshi Valmiki International Airport?
The construction began in February 2022, and was completed by late 2023. It was inaugurated on 30 December 2023, and commercial flight operations began on 10 January 2024.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#46512
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayodhya_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.