Maa Mahamaya Airport (VEAP)
Medium airport · Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India
Airport data
| Name | Maa Mahamaya Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEAP |
| IATA | AHA |
| Elevation | 1,930 ft (588 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°59'15" E 83°11'46" 22.98753, 83.19612 |
| Location | Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,299 ft (1920 m) | — | asphalt | No |
Maa Mahamaya Airport at a glance
Maa Mahamaya Airport is a medium airport in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India, known to airline systems as AHA. The field elevation of 1,930 ft (588 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEAP 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, 16/34, offers 6,299 ft (1920 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEAP 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 Maa Mahamaya Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bilaspur Airport | VEBU | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Rourkela Airport | VERK | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Birsa Munda Airport | VERC | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Swami Vivekananda Airport | VERP | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Rewa Airport, Chorhata, REWA | VERW | 262 km (141 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maa Mahamaya Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,930 ft field elevation of Maa Mahamaya 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 Maa Mahamaya Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maa Mahamaya Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maa Mahamaya Airport is VEAP, and its IATA code is AHA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maa Mahamaya Airport above sea level?
Maa Mahamaya Airport sits at an elevation of 1,930 feet (588 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maa Mahamaya Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.9875, 83.1961 — in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bilaspur Airport, about 157 km away.
Does VEAP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEAP 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 Maa Mahamaya Airport?
Maa Mahamaya Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,299 ft (1920 m) with a asphalt surface.