Murod Kond Airport (VALT)
Medium airport · Latur, Maharashtra, India
Airport data
| Name | Murod Kond Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VALT |
| IATA | LTU |
| Elevation | 2,136 ft (651 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°24'41" E 76°27'53" 18.41150, 76.46470 |
| Location | Latur, Maharashtra, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Murod Kond Airport at a glance
Murod Kond Airport is a medium airport in Latur, Maharashtra, India, known to airline systems as LTU. The field elevation of 2,136 ft (651 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VALT 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 7,546 ft (2300 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VALT 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 Murod Kond Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Solapur Airport | VASL | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station | VOBR | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Nanded Airport | VAND | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Aurangabad Airport | VAAU | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Dundigul Air Force Academy | VODG | 223 km (120 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Murod Kond Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,136 ft field elevation of Murod Kond 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 Murod Kond Airport
What is the ICAO code of Murod Kond Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Murod Kond Airport is VALT, and its IATA code is LTU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Murod Kond Airport above sea level?
Murod Kond Airport sits at an elevation of 2,136 feet (651 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Murod Kond Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.4115, 76.4647 — in Latur, Maharashtra, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Solapur Airport, about 104 km away.
Does VALT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VALT 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 Murod Kond Airport?
Murod Kond Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a ASP surface.