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VABP

Raja Bhoj International Airport · Bhopal

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,711 ft / 522 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.05 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Raja Bhoj International Airport (VABP), located in Bhopal, India. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,711 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 4,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Raja Bhoj International Airport
ICAO / IATA
VABP / BHO
Municipality
Bhopal
Country
Region
IN-MP — Madhya Pradesh
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
1,711 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,700 ft / 2,042 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 117.6° / 297.6°
RWY 12 (117.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (297.6°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-BPL | CRS: 298°
Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,420 ft / 1,042 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Bitumen
Heading: 55.2° / 235.2°
RWY 06 (55.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (235.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
118.05 MHz
ATIS
127.25 MHz
TWR TWR
118.05 MHz
VOR BPL
117.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

VAIDILS
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport
169 km / 91 nm
VIKO
Kota Airport
257 km / 139 nm
VAJB
Jabalpur Airport
278 km / 150 nm
VAAK
Akola Airport
289 km / 156 nm
VANPILS
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport
301 km / 163 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026