Daman Airport (VADN)
Medium airport · Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India
Airport data
| Name | Daman Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VADN |
| IATA | NMB |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°26'4" E 72°50'36" 20.43440, 72.84320 |
| Location | Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,909 ft (1801 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 3,282 ft (1000 m) | 80 ft | ASP | No |
Daman Airport at a glance
Daman Airport is a medium airport in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India, known to airline systems as NMB. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VADN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 5,909 ft (1801 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VADN 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 Daman Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surat International Airport | VASU | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Nashik International Airport | VAOZ | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | VABB | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Bhavnagar Airport | VABV | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Navi Mumbai International Airport | VANM | 163 km (88 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Daman Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Daman 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 Daman Airport
What is the ICAO code of Daman Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Daman Airport is VADN, and its IATA code is NMB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Daman Airport above sea level?
Daman Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Daman Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.4344, 72.8432 — in Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Surat International Airport, about 76 km away.
Does VADN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VADN 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 Daman Airport?
Daman Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,909 ft (1801 m) with a ASP surface.