Dibrugarh Airport (VEMN)
Medium airport · Dibrugarh, Assam, India
Airport data
| Name | Dibrugarh Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEMN |
| IATA | DIB |
| Elevation | 362 ft (110 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°29'2" E 95°1'1" 27.48390, 95.01690 |
| Location | Dibrugarh, Assam, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dibrugarh Airport at a glance
Dibrugarh Airport is a medium airport in Dibrugarh, Assam, India, known to airline systems as DIB. The field elevation of 362 ft (110 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEMN 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, 05/23, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEMN 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 Dibrugarh Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Along Airport | VEAN | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport | VELR | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Ziro Airport | VEZO | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Jorhat Airport | VEJT | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport | VEHO | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dibrugarh Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 362 ft field elevation of Dibrugarh 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 Dibrugarh Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dibrugarh Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dibrugarh Airport is VEMN, and its IATA code is DIB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dibrugarh Airport above sea level?
Dibrugarh Airport sits at an elevation of 362 feet (110 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dibrugarh Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.4839, 95.0169 — in Dibrugarh, Assam, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Along Airport, about 80 km away.
Does VEMN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEMN 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 Dibrugarh Airport?
Dibrugarh Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.