Visakhapatnam Airport

VEVZ / VTZ

Visakhapatnam, IN

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Visakhapatnam Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEVZ
IATA Code: VTZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Visakhapatnam
Country: IN
Latitude: 17.723506°
Longitude: 83.227729°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 9,996 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPHALT
ILS: No

About Visakhapatnam Airport

Overview

Visakhapatnam Airport serves as a strategically positioned medium airport located in the coastal city of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Situated at an elevation of 15 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the regional area with its two substantial asphalt runways.

Flying Conditions

Being a coastal airport, Visakhapatnam experiences maritime weather influences with potential variations in visibility and wind conditions. The two runways (05/23 at 6000ft and 10/28 at 9996ft) provide pilots with flexible orientation options to accommodate prevailing wind directions and minimize crosswind challenges.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic coordinates at 17.723506, 83.227729 place it in a coastal region with potential maritime atmospheric interactions. The substantial length of the 10/28 runway (9996ft) indicates the airport can accommodate a wide range of aircraft types, from regional commuters to larger commercial aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should be prepared for potential coastal weather dynamics when approaching Visakhapatnam Airport. The two differently oriented runways offer strategic options for landing, with the longer 10/28 runway providing extended operational flexibility for diverse aircraft performance requirements.

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Official Data Sources

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