Medium airport · Durgapur, India
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
It is part of the country's first private sector Aerotropolis, being developed by Bengal Aerotropolis Projects Limited (BAPL) in Andal, Durgapur. Its IATA code is RDP. Its ICAO code is VEDG. It has 1 runway, longest 9,186 ft (ASP). Elevation 300 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Durgapur, India |
|---|---|
| IATA code | RDP |
| ICAO code | VEDG |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,186 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 300 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 23.6225° N, 87.2430° E |
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What Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport is known for
It is part of the country's first private sector Aerotropolis, being developed by Bengal Aerotropolis Projects Limited (BAPL) in Andal, Durgapur.
History
The airport was officially inaugurated on 19 September 2013 by the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee.
National parks near this airport
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- Simlipal National Park · India · 141.9 miles away
- Altadighi National Park · Bangladesh · 148.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport?
It is part of the country's first private sector Aerotropolis, being developed by Bengal Aerotropolis Projects Limited (BAPL) in Andal, Durgapur.
What is the airport code for Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport?
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport — its IATA code is RDP and its ICAO code is VEDG.
Where is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport located?
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport serves Durgapur, India. Its coordinates are 23.6225° N, 87.2430° E.
What is the history of Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport?
The airport was officially inaugurated on 19 September 2013 by the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#317982
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazi_Nazrul_Islam_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.