Ratnagiri Airport (VARG)
Medium airport · Maharashtra, India
Airport data
| Name | Ratnagiri Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VARG |
| IATA | RTC |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°0'49" E 73°19'40" 17.01360, 73.32780 |
| Location | Maharashtra, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Ratnagiri Airport at a glance
Ratnagiri Airport is a medium airport in Maharashtra, India, known to airline systems as RTC. The field elevation of 305 ft (93 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VARG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 6,890 ft (2100 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 VARG 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 Ratnagiri Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kolhapur Airport | VAKP | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Sindhudurg Airport | VOSR | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Manohar International Airport | VOGA | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Pune International Airport | VAPO | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Belagavi Airport | VOBM | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ratnagiri Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 305 ft field elevation of Ratnagiri 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 Ratnagiri Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ratnagiri Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ratnagiri Airport is VARG, and its IATA code is RTC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ratnagiri Airport above sea level?
Ratnagiri Airport sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ratnagiri Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.0136, 73.3278 — in Maharashtra, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kolhapur Airport, about 109 km away.
Does VARG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VARG 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 Ratnagiri Airport?
Ratnagiri Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.