Hyderabad, Telangana
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD / VOHS) serves Hyderabad, Telangana, at 2024 ft above sea level. It has 2 runways (longest 4,260 m, asphalt), and is operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Telangana
- IATA / ICAO
- HYD / VOHS
- Elevation
- 2024 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,260 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd
- Coordinates
- 17.23°N, 78.43°E
Where is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport?
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport serves Hyderabad in Telangana and sits 2024 feet above sea level, at 17.23°N, 78.43°E. It is operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. Its codes are HYD (IATA) and VOHS (ICAO).
Runways at HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has 2 runways, the longest measuring 4,260 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at HYD
Every passenger at HYD 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 HYD?
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 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.