Maharana Pratap Airport (VAUD)
Medium airport · Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Airport data
| Name | Maharana Pratap Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VAUD |
| IATA | UDR |
| Elevation | 1,684 ft (513 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°37'4" E 73°53'46" 24.61770, 73.89610 |
| Location | Udaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,484 ft (2281 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Maharana Pratap Airport at a glance
Maharana Pratap Airport is a medium airport in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, known to airline systems as UDR. The field elevation of 1,684 ft (513 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VAUD 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, 08/26, offers 7,484 ft (2281 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VAUD 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 Maharana Pratap Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jodhpur Airport | VIJO | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Kota Airport | VIKO | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport | VAAH | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Kishangarh Airport Ajmer | VIKG | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Vadodara International Airport | VABO | 263 km (142 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maharana Pratap Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,684 ft field elevation of Maharana Pratap 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 Maharana Pratap Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maharana Pratap Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maharana Pratap Airport is VAUD, and its IATA code is UDR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maharana Pratap Airport above sea level?
Maharana Pratap Airport sits at an elevation of 1,684 feet (513 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maharana Pratap Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.6177, 73.8961 — in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jodhpur Airport, about 201 km away.
Does VAUD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VAUD 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 Maharana Pratap Airport?
Maharana Pratap Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,484 ft (2281 m) with a ASP surface.