Akola Airport (VAAK)
Medium airport · Akola, Maharashtra, India
Airport data
| Name | Akola Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VAAK |
| IATA | AKD |
| Elevation | 999 ft (304 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°41'56" E 77°3'25" 20.69893, 77.05688 |
| Location | Akola, Maharashtra, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,600 ft (1402 m) | 145 ft | PEM | No |
Akola Airport at a glance
Akola Airport is a medium airport in Akola, Maharashtra, India, known to airline systems as AKD. The field elevation of 999 ft (304 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VAAK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 4,600 ft (1402 m) of pem surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VAAK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Akola Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sant Gadge Baba Yavatmal Airport | IN-0369 | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Nanded Airport | VAND | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Aurangabad Airport | VAAU | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport | VANP | 211 km (114 NM) |
| Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport | VAID | 260 km (140 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Akola Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 999 ft field elevation of Akola Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 139 airports and airfields we list for India — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Akola Airport
What is the ICAO code of Akola Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Akola Airport is VAAK, and its IATA code is AKD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Akola Airport above sea level?
Akola Airport sits at an elevation of 999 feet (304 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Akola Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.6989, 77.0569 — in Akola, Maharashtra, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sant Gadge Baba Yavatmal Airport, about 125 km away.
Does VAAK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VAAK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Akola Airport?
Akola Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,600 ft (1402 m) with a PEM surface.