Rajkot Airport (VARK)
Medium airport · Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Airport data
| Name | Rajkot Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VARK |
| IATA | RAJ |
| Elevation | 441 ft (134 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°18'33" E 70°46'46" 22.30920, 70.77950 |
| Location | Rajkot, Gujarat, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,040 ft (1841 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rajkot Airport at a glance
Rajkot Airport is a medium airport in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, known to airline systems as RAJ. The field elevation of 441 ft (134 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VARK 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 6,040 ft (1841 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 VARK 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 Rajkot Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rajkot International Airport | VAHS | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Jamnagar Airport | VAJM | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Kandla Airport | VAKE | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Keshod Airport | VAKS | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Porbandar Airport | VAPR | 137 km (74 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rajkot Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 441 ft field elevation of Rajkot 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 Rajkot Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rajkot Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rajkot Airport is VARK, and its IATA code is RAJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rajkot Airport above sea level?
Rajkot Airport sits at an elevation of 441 feet (134 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rajkot Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.3092, 70.7795 — in Rajkot, Gujarat, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rajkot International Airport, about 28 km away.
Does VARK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VARK 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 Rajkot Airport?
Rajkot Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,040 ft (1841 m) with a ASP surface.