Kanpur Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
KNU
ICAO Code
VEKA
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Kanpur Airport (Chakeri) is a small regional airport serving Kanpur and surrounding districts in Uttar Pradesh, India. It handles scheduled domestic flights and general aviation through a single passenger terminal and adjoining apron area.

Kanpur Airport
Elevation: 124 m
26.4043, 80.4101

Getting to and From Kanpur Airport #

Taxis and app-based cars are the main ways to reach Kanpur city; road travel to the central city area typically takes about 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.

  • Taxis: Metered city taxis and pre-paid airport taxis are commonly available outside the terminal; fares vary by distance and time of day.
  • Ride-share: App-based services (Ola, and in many Indian cities Uber) operate in the region for point-to-point transfers.
  • Bus: Local bus or shared van services may run between the airport and parts of Kanpur but frequencies are limited compared with city bus routes.
  • Driving: The airport is connected by road; expect variable travel times during peak hours.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kanpur Airport #

The airport offers basic passenger facilities suitable for short domestic flights: check-in counters, waiting areas, restrooms and a few food/tea stalls. Wi‑Fi and lounge facilities are limited or may not be available at all times.

  • Lounges: No widely publicised airline lounges; business passengers should check with their carrier.
  • Food & drink: Small cafés/tea stalls landside and a limited selection airside after security.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Charging points may be available in seating areas; free airport Wi‑Fi is not guaranteed.
  • Luggage & accessibility: Basic baggage handling and accessible facilities are present, but services such as left‑luggage or shower facilities are unlikely.

Weather & Climate near Kanpur Airport #

Climate

Kanpur Airport's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 41°C. Moderate rainfall (906 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 162 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
MarchNovemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
11° 27°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
16° 33°
30%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
22° 39°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

May

May is the hottest month with highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
26° 41°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 35°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
28° 39°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (250 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
26° 34°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

250 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.5h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (307 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
26° 32°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

307 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (160 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 28°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

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