Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI / VEBS) serves Bhubaneswar, Odisha, at 138 ft above sea level. It has 2 runways (longest 2,744 m, asphalt), and is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Odisha
- IATA / ICAO
- BBI / VEBS
- Elevation
- 138 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,744 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Coordinates
- 20.25°N, 85.81°E
Where is Biju Patnaik International Airport?
Biju Patnaik International Airport serves Bhubaneswar in Odisha and sits 138 feet above sea level, at 20.25°N, 85.81°E. It is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Its codes are BBI (IATA) and VEBS (ICAO).
Runways at BBI
Biju Patnaik International Airport has 2 runways, the longest measuring 2,744 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at BBI
Every passenger at BBI clears pre-embarkation security screening, and 100% of hold baggage is screened before loading, as required by BCAS. At India's major airports this is carried out by the CISF. Prohibited-item and dangerous-goods rules follow the national BCAS and DGCA lists.
Is DigiYatra available at BBI?
DigiYatra — the voluntary facial-recognition entry and boarding system — is being rolled out in phases across major Indian airports, so availability changes over time. Check the official DigiYatra app for the current status at Biju Patnaik International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.