Darbhanga Airport (VEDH)
Medium airport · Darbhanga, Bihar, India
Airport data
| Name | Darbhanga Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEDH |
| IATA | DBR |
| Elevation | 156 ft (48 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°11'34" E 85°55'1" 26.19280, 85.91690 |
| Location | Darbhanga, Bihar, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | CON | No |
Darbhanga Airport at a glance
Darbhanga Airport is a medium airport in Darbhanga, Bihar, India, known to airline systems as DBR. The field elevation of 156 ft (48 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEDH 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, 10/28, offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEDH 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 Darbhanga Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Janakpur Airport | VNJP | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Muzaffarpur Airport | VEMZ | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | VEPT | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Biratnagar Airport | VNVT | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Tribhuvan International Airport | VNKT | 176 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Darbhanga Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 156 ft field elevation of Darbhanga 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 Darbhanga Airport
What is the ICAO code of Darbhanga Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Darbhanga Airport is VEDH, and its IATA code is DBR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Darbhanga Airport above sea level?
Darbhanga Airport sits at an elevation of 156 feet (48 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Darbhanga Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.1928, 85.9169 — in Darbhanga, Bihar, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Janakpur Airport, about 57 km away.
Does VEDH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEDH 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 Darbhanga Airport?
Darbhanga Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a CON surface.