Solapur Airport (VASL)
Medium airport · Solapur, Maharashtra, India
Airport data
| Name | Solapur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VASL |
| IATA | SSE |
| Elevation | 1,584 ft (483 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°37'41" E 75°56'5" 17.62800, 75.93480 |
| Location | Solapur, Maharashtra, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 6,591 ft (2009 m) | 145 ft | BIT | No |
Solapur Airport at a glance
Solapur Airport is a medium airport in Solapur, Maharashtra, India, known to airline systems as SSE. The field elevation of 1,584 ft (483 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VASL 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, 15/33, offers 6,591 ft (2009 m) of bit surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VASL 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 Solapur 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 | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station | VOBR | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Kolhapur Airport | VAKP | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Nanded Airport | VAND | 226 km (122 NM) |
| Pune International Airport | VAPO | 238 km (129 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Solapur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,584 ft field elevation of Solapur 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 Solapur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Solapur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Solapur Airport is VASL, and its IATA code is SSE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Solapur Airport above sea level?
Solapur Airport sits at an elevation of 1,584 feet (483 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Solapur Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.6280, 75.9348 — in Solapur, Maharashtra, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Murod Kond Airport, about 104 km away.
Does VASL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VASL 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 Solapur Airport?
Solapur Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 6,591 ft (2009 m) with a BIT surface.