Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO / VILK) serves Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, at 410 ft above sea level. It has 1 runway (longest 2,742 m, asphalt), and is operated by Adani Lucknow International Airport Ltd. Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- IATA / ICAO
- LKO / VILK
- Elevation
- 410 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,742 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Adani Lucknow International Airport Ltd
- Coordinates
- 26.76°N, 80.89°E
Where is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport?
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport serves Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh and sits 410 feet above sea level, at 26.76°N, 80.89°E. It is operated by Adani Lucknow International Airport Ltd. Its codes are LKO (IATA) and VILK (ICAO).
Runways at LKO
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 2,742 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at LKO
Every passenger at LKO 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 LKO?
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 Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.