Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO / VABP) serves Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, at 1711 ft above sea level. It has 2 runways (longest 2,750 m, asphalt), and is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- IATA / ICAO
- BHO / VABP
- Elevation
- 1711 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,750 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Coordinates
- 23.29°N, 77.34°E
Where is Raja Bhoj International Airport?
Raja Bhoj International Airport serves Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh and sits 1711 feet above sea level, at 23.29°N, 77.34°E. It is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Its codes are BHO (IATA) and VABP (ICAO).
Runways at BHO
Raja Bhoj International Airport has 2 runways, the longest measuring 2,750 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at BHO
Every passenger at BHO 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 BHO?
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 Raja Bhoj International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.