Keshod Airport (VAKS)
Medium airport · Keshod, Gujarat, India
Airport data
| Name | Keshod Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VAKS |
| IATA | IXK |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°19'2" E 70°16'13" 21.31710, 70.27040 |
| Location | Keshod, Gujarat, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Keshod Airport at a glance
Keshod Airport is a medium airport in Keshod, Gujarat, India, known to airline systems as IXK. The field elevation of 167 ft (51 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VAKS 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, 05/23, offers 4,500 ft (1372 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VAKS 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 Keshod Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Porbandar Airport | VAPR | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Rajkot Airport | VARK | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Jamnagar Airport | VAJM | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Rajkot International Airport | VAHS | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Kandla Airport | VAKE | 200 km (108 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Keshod Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 167 ft field elevation of Keshod 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 Keshod Airport
What is the ICAO code of Keshod Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Keshod Airport is VAKS, and its IATA code is IXK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Keshod Airport above sea level?
Keshod Airport sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Keshod Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.3171, 70.2704 — in Keshod, Gujarat, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Porbandar Airport, about 74 km away.
Does VAKS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VAKS 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 Keshod Airport?
Keshod Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.