Khajuraho Airport (VEKO)
Medium airport · Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Khajuraho Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEKO |
| IATA | HJR |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°49'2" E 79°55'7" 24.81720, 79.91860 |
| Location | Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,460 ft (2274 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Khajuraho Airport at a glance
Khajuraho Airport is a medium airport in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as HJR. The field elevation of 728 ft (222 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEKO 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, 01/19, offers 7,460 ft (2274 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEKO 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 Khajuraho Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rewa Airport, Chorhata, REWA | VERW | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Jabalpur Airport | VAJB | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Kanpur Airport | VECX | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Prayagraj Airport | VEAB | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Gwalior Airport | VIGR | 236 km (127 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Khajuraho Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 728 ft field elevation of Khajuraho 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 Khajuraho Airport
What is the ICAO code of Khajuraho Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Khajuraho Airport is VEKO, and its IATA code is HJR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Khajuraho Airport above sea level?
Khajuraho Airport sits at an elevation of 728 feet (222 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Khajuraho Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.8172, 79.9186 — in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rewa Airport, Chorhata, REWA, about 136 km away.
Does VEKO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEKO 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 Khajuraho Airport?
Khajuraho Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,460 ft (2274 m) with a ASP surface.