Kolkata, West Bengal
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU / VECC) serves Kolkata, West Bengal, at 16 ft above sea level. It has 2 runways (longest 3,633 m, asphalt), and is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- West Bengal
- IATA / ICAO
- CCU / VECC
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,633 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Coordinates
- 22.65°N, 88.45°E
Where is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport?
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport serves Kolkata in West Bengal and sits 16 feet above sea level, at 22.65°N, 88.45°E. It is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Its codes are CCU (IATA) and VECC (ICAO).
Runways at CCU
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport has 2 runways, the longest measuring 3,633 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at CCU
Every passenger at CCU 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 CCU?
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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.