Along Airport (VEAN)
Medium airport · Arunachal Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Along Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEAN |
| IATA | IXV |
| Elevation | 900 ft (274 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°10'31" E 94°48'7" 28.17530, 94.80200 |
| Location | Arunachal Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,675 ft (1120 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Along Airport at a glance
Along Airport is a medium airport in Arunachal Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as IXV. The field elevation of 900 ft (274 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEAN 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 3,675 ft (1120 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 VEAN 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 Along Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dibrugarh Airport | VEMN | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Ziro Airport | VEZO | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport | VELR | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Nyingchi Mainling Airport | ZUNZ | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Jorhat Airport | VEJT | 172 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Along Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 900 ft field elevation of Along 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 Along Airport
What is the ICAO code of Along Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Along Airport is VEAN, and its IATA code is IXV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Along Airport above sea level?
Along Airport sits at an elevation of 900 feet (274 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Along Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.1753, 94.8020 — in Arunachal Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dibrugarh Airport, about 80 km away.
Does VEAN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEAN 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 Along Airport?
Along Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 3,675 ft (1120 m) with a ASP surface.