Surat, Gujarat
Surat International Airport (STV) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Surat International Airport (STV / VASU) serves Surat, Gujarat, at 16 ft above sea level. It has 1 runway (longest 2,905 m, asphalt), and is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Gujarat
- IATA / ICAO
- STV / VASU
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,905 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Coordinates
- 21.12°N, 72.74°E
Where is Surat International Airport?
Surat International Airport serves Surat in Gujarat and sits 16 feet above sea level, at 21.12°N, 72.74°E. It is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Its codes are STV (IATA) and VASU (ICAO).
Runways at STV
Surat International Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 2,905 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at STV
Every passenger at STV 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 STV?
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 Surat International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.