Dimapur Airport (VEMR)
Medium airport · Dimapur, Nagaland, India
Airport data
| Name | Dimapur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEMR |
| IATA | DMU |
| Elevation | 487 ft (148 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°53'2" E 93°46'16" 25.88390, 93.77110 |
| Location | Dimapur, Nagaland, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,513 ft (2290 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dimapur Airport at a glance
Dimapur Airport is a medium airport in Dimapur, Nagaland, India, known to airline systems as DMU. The field elevation of 487 ft (148 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEMR 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, 12/30, offers 7,513 ft (2290 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEMR 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 Dimapur Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jorhat Airport | VEJT | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport | VEHO | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Bir Tikendrajit International Airport | VEIM | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Silchar Airport | VEKU | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Tezpur Airport | VETZ | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dimapur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 487 ft field elevation of Dimapur 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 Dimapur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dimapur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dimapur Airport is VEMR, and its IATA code is DMU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dimapur Airport above sea level?
Dimapur Airport sits at an elevation of 487 feet (148 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dimapur Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.8839, 93.7711 — in Dimapur, Nagaland, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jorhat Airport, about 102 km away.
Does VEMR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEMR 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 Dimapur Airport?
Dimapur Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,513 ft (2290 m) with a ASP surface.