Pune, Maharashtra
Pune International Airport (PNQ) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Pune International Airport (PNQ / VAPO) serves Pune, Maharashtra, at 1942 ft above sea level. It has 2 runways (longest 3,048 m, asphalt), and is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Maharashtra
- IATA / ICAO
- PNQ / VAPO
- Elevation
- 1942 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,048 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Coordinates
- 18.58°N, 73.92°E
Where is Pune International Airport?
Pune International Airport serves Pune in Maharashtra and sits 1942 feet above sea level, at 18.58°N, 73.92°E. It is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Its codes are PNQ (IATA) and VAPO (ICAO).
Runways at PNQ
Pune International Airport has 2 runways, the longest measuring 3,048 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at PNQ
Every passenger at PNQ 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 PNQ?
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 Pune International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.