Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR / VAID) serves Indore, Madhya Pradesh, at 1850 ft above sea level. It has 1 runway (longest 2,754 m, composite), and is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- IATA / ICAO
- IDR / VAID
- Elevation
- 1850 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,754 m (composite)
- Operator
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Coordinates
- 22.72°N, 75.80°E
Where is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport?
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport serves Indore in Madhya Pradesh and sits 1850 feet above sea level, at 22.72°N, 75.80°E. It is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Its codes are IDR (IATA) and VAID (ICAO).
Runways at IDR
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 2,754 m with a composite surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at IDR
Every passenger at IDR 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 IDR?
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 Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.