Aurangabad Airport (VAAU)
Medium airport · Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Airport data
| Name | Aurangabad Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VAAU |
| IATA | IXU |
| Elevation | 1,911 ft (582 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°51'46" E 75°23'47" 19.86287, 75.39631 |
| Location | Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,314 ft (2839 m) | 148 ft | Macadam | Yes |
Aurangabad Airport at a glance
Aurangabad Airport is a medium airport in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, known to airline systems as IXU. The field elevation of 1,911 ft (582 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VAAU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 9,314 ft (2839 m) of macadam surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VAAU 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 Aurangabad Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirdi International Airport | VASD | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Nashik International Airport | VAOZ | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Akola Airport | VAAK | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Murod Kond Airport | VALT | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Pune International Airport | VAPO | 211 km (114 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aurangabad Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,911 ft field elevation of Aurangabad 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 Aurangabad Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aurangabad Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aurangabad Airport is VAAU, and its IATA code is IXU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aurangabad Airport above sea level?
Aurangabad Airport sits at an elevation of 1,911 feet (582 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aurangabad Airport located?
The airport lies at 19.8629, 75.3963 — in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shirdi International Airport, about 109 km away.
Does VAAU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VAAU 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 Aurangabad Airport?
Aurangabad Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,314 ft (2839 m) with a Macadam surface.