Kolhapur Airport (VAKP)
Medium airport · Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
Airport data
| Name | Kolhapur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VAKP |
| IATA | KLH |
| Elevation | 1,996 ft (608 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°39'53" E 74°17'22" 16.66470, 74.28940 |
| Location | Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,332 ft (1930 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kolhapur Airport at a glance
Kolhapur Airport is a medium airport in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India, known to airline systems as KLH. The field elevation of 1,996 ft (608 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VAKP 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, 07/25, offers 6,332 ft (1930 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VAKP 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 Kolhapur Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belagavi Airport | VOBM | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Ratnagiri Airport | VARG | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Sindhudurg Airport | VOSR | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Manohar International Airport | VOGA | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Goa Dabolim International Airport | VOGO | 151 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kolhapur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,996 ft field elevation of Kolhapur 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 Kolhapur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kolhapur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kolhapur Airport is VAKP, and its IATA code is KLH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kolhapur Airport above sea level?
Kolhapur Airport sits at an elevation of 1,996 feet (608 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kolhapur Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.6647, 74.2894 — in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Belagavi Airport, about 96 km away.
Does VAKP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VAKP 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 Kolhapur Airport?
Kolhapur Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,332 ft (1930 m) with a ASP surface.