Porbandar Airport (VAPR)
Medium airport · Porbandar, Gujarat, India
Airport data
| Name | Porbandar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VAPR |
| IATA | PBD |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°38'58" E 69°39'23" 21.64952, 69.65641 |
| Location | Porbandar, Gujarat, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Porbandar Airport at a glance
Porbandar Airport is a medium airport in Porbandar, Gujarat, India, known to airline systems as PBD. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VAPR 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 4,500 ft (1372 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VAPR 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 Porbandar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keshod Airport | VAKS | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Jamnagar Airport | VAJM | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Rajkot Airport | VARK | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Rajkot International Airport | VAHS | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Kandla Airport | VAKE | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Porbandar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Porbandar 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 Porbandar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Porbandar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Porbandar Airport is VAPR, and its IATA code is PBD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Porbandar Airport above sea level?
Porbandar Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Porbandar Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.6495, 69.6564 — in Porbandar, Gujarat, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Keshod Airport, about 74 km away.
Does VAPR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VAPR 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 Porbandar Airport?
Porbandar Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.