Nanded Airport (VAND)
Medium airport · Nanded, Maharashtra, India
Airport data
| Name | Nanded Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VAND |
| IATA | NDC |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°10'60" E 77°19'0" 19.18330, 77.31670 |
| Location | Nanded, Maharashtra, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nanded Airport at a glance
Nanded Airport is a medium airport in Nanded, Maharashtra, India, known to airline systems as NDC. The field elevation of 1,250 ft (381 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VAND 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 7,546 ft (2300 m) of asp 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 VAND 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 Nanded Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murod Kond Airport | VALT | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station | VOBR | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Sant Gadge Baba Yavatmal Airport | IN-0369 | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Akola Airport | VAAK | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Dundigul Air Force Academy | VODG | 208 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nanded Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,250 ft field elevation of Nanded 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 Nanded Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nanded Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nanded Airport is VAND, and its IATA code is NDC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nanded Airport above sea level?
Nanded Airport sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet (381 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nanded Airport located?
The airport lies at 19.1833, 77.3167 — in Nanded, Maharashtra, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Murod Kond Airport, about 124 km away.
Does VAND publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VAND 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 Nanded Airport?
Nanded Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a ASP surface.