Medium airport · Uttar Pradesh, India
KNU airport code: Kanpur Airport
The IATA code for Kanpur Airport is KNU; its ICAO code is VECX.
- IATA
- KNU
- ICAO
- VECX
- City
- Kanpur
- Country
- India
Airport facts
About KNU
| Airport | Kanpur Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA code | KNU |
| ICAO code | VECX |
| Local code | VEKA |
| City | Kanpur |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Type | Medium airport with scheduled service |
| Coordinates | 26.4043, 80.4101 |
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
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India–USA air freight
Air freight from KNU to North America
These are the North American airports Atmavaan's air freight service names as destinations, plus Toronto Pearson for Canada. Cargo from Kanpur can fly from KNU or connect through a larger Indian gateway; we confirm the routing in the quote.
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Questions
KNU airport code: FAQs
What is the airport code for Kanpur Airport?
The IATA code for Kanpur Airport is KNU; its ICAO code is VECX. Air waybills, bookings and freight quotes use the three-letter IATA code, KNU.
What is the difference between KNU and VECX?
Both codes identify Kanpur Airport. KNU is the IATA code that airlines, forwarders and air waybills use. VECX is the ICAO code used in flight plans, air traffic control and weather reports.
Where is KNU airport?
Kanpur Airport is in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, at latitude 26.4043 and longitude 80.4101.
How do I send air freight from KNU to the USA?
Send Atmavaan the cargo description, the number of pieces, the weight and dimensions, and the delivery address in the USA. We quote the routing from KNU or from the Indian gateway airport that suits the shipment, handle export customs in India, and can clear US customs for your buyer.
Airport data: OurAirports (ourairports.com), released into the public domain; data as of 2026-09-18, Indian small airports 2026-10-15. Codes change from time to time, so confirm the code with your airline or forwarder before it goes on a document.
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