Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport (VEHO)
Medium airport · Hollongi, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEHO |
| IATA | HGI |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°58'1" E 93°38'20" 26.96683, 93.63879 |
| Location | Hollongi, Arunachal Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 148 ft | Concrete | No |
Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport at a glance
Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport is a medium airport in Hollongi, Arunachal Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as HGI. The field elevation of 328 ft (100 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEHO 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 7,546 ft (2300 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEHO 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 Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport | VELR | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Jorhat Airport | VEJT | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Ziro Airport | VEZO | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Tezpur Airport | VETZ | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Dimapur Airport | VEMR | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 328 ft field elevation of Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi 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 Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport is VEHO, and its IATA code is HGI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport above sea level?
Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.9668, 93.6388 — in Hollongi, Arunachal Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport, about 58 km away.
Does VEHO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEHO 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 Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport?
Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a Concrete surface.