Guwahati, Assam
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU / VEGT) serves Guwahati, Assam, at 162 ft above sea level. It has 1 runway (longest 2,743 m, asphalt), and is operated by Adani Guwahati International Airport Ltd. Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Assam
- IATA / ICAO
- GAU / VEGT
- Elevation
- 162 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,743 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Adani Guwahati International Airport Ltd
- Coordinates
- 26.11°N, 91.59°E
Where is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport serves Guwahati in Assam and sits 162 feet above sea level, at 26.11°N, 91.59°E. It is operated by Adani Guwahati International Airport Ltd. Its codes are GAU (IATA) and VEGT (ICAO).
Runways at GAU
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 2,743 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at GAU
Every passenger at GAU 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 GAU?
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 Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.