Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (VEDG)
Medium airport · Durgapur, West Bengal, India
Airport data
| Name | Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEDG |
| IATA | RDP |
| Elevation | 300 ft (91 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°37'21" E 87°14'35" 23.62250, 87.24300 |
| Location | Durgapur, West Bengal, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 9,186 ft (2800 m) | 138 ft | ASP | No |
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport at a glance
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport is a medium airport in Durgapur, West Bengal, India, known to airline systems as RDP. The field elevation of 300 ft (91 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEDG 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 9,186 ft (2800 m) of asp 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 VEDG 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 Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Panagarh Air Force Station | VEPH | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Dhanbad Airport | VEDB | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Sonari Airport | VEJS | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | VECC | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Shah Makhdum Airport | VGRJ | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 300 ft field elevation of Kazi Nazrul Islam 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 Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport is VEDG, and its IATA code is RDP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport above sea level?
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport sits at an elevation of 300 feet (91 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.6225, 87.2430 — in Durgapur, West Bengal, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Panagarh Air Force Station, about 25 km away.
Does VEDG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEDG 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 Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport?
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,186 ft (2800 m) with a ASP surface.