Medium airport · Aurangabad, India
Aurangabad Airport
Aurangabad Airport is a medium airport serving Aurangabad, India. Its IATA code is IXU. Its ICAO code is VAAU. It has 1 runway, longest 9,314 ft (Macadam). Elevation 1,911 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Aurangabad, India |
|---|---|
| IATA code | IXU |
| ICAO code | VAAU |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,314 ft (Macadam) |
| Elevation | 1,911 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 19.8629° N, 75.3963° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
In March 2020, the Government of Maharashtra proposed to rename the airport as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport after the Maratha ruler Sambhaji. In December 2025, the Government of India released an order for the airport to be renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Airport.
Official website: http://aai.aero/allAirports/aurangabad_generalinfo.jsp — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Aurangabad Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Ellora Caves · India · 18.2 miles away
- Ajanta Caves · India · 51.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Aurangabad Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Vansda National Park · India · 138.8 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Aurangabad Airport?
Aurangabad Airport — its IATA code is IXU and its ICAO code is VAAU.
Where is Aurangabad Airport located?
Aurangabad Airport serves Aurangabad, India. Its coordinates are 19.8629° N, 75.3963° E.
What is the history of Aurangabad Airport?
In March 2020, the Government of Maharashtra proposed to rename the airport as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Airport after the Maratha ruler Sambhaji. In December 2025, the Government of India released an order for the airport to be renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26433
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurangabad_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.