Patna, Bihar
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT / VEPT) serves Patna, Bihar, at 170 ft above sea level. It has 1 runway (longest 1,954 m, asphalt), and is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Bihar
- IATA / ICAO
- PAT / VEPT
- Elevation
- 170 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,954 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Coordinates
- 25.59°N, 85.09°E
Where is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport?
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport serves Patna in Bihar and sits 170 feet above sea level, at 25.59°N, 85.09°E. It is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Its codes are PAT (IATA) and VEPT (ICAO).
Runways at PAT
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 1,954 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at PAT
Every passenger at PAT 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 PAT?
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 Jay Prakash Narayan Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.