Dehradun (Jauligrant), Uttarakhand
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED / VIDN) serves Dehradun (Jauligrant), Uttarakhand, at 1831 ft above sea level. It has 1 runway (longest 2,134 m, asphalt), and is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Uttarakhand
- IATA / ICAO
- DED / VIDN
- Elevation
- 1831 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,134 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Coordinates
- 30.19°N, 78.18°E
Where is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport?
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport serves Dehradun (Jauligrant) in Uttarakhand and sits 1831 feet above sea level, at 30.19°N, 78.18°E. It is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Its codes are DED (IATA) and VIDN (ICAO).
Runways at DED
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 2,134 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at DED
Every passenger at DED 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 DED?
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 Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.