Panagarh Air Force Station (VEPH)
Medium airport · West Bengal, India
Airport data
| Name | Panagarh Air Force Station |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEPH |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°28'27" E 87°25'39" 23.47430, 87.42750 |
| Location | West Bengal, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Panagarh Air Force Station at a glance
Panagarh Air Force Station is a medium airport in West Bengal, India. The field elevation of 240 ft (73 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEPH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEPH 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 Panagarh Air Force Station
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport | VEDG | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Dhanbad Airport | VEDB | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | VECC | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Sonari Airport | VEJS | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Shah Makhdum Airport | VGRJ | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Panagarh Air Force Station
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 240 ft field elevation of Panagarh Air Force Station 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 Panagarh Air Force Station
What is the ICAO code of Panagarh Air Force Station?
The ICAO identifier of Panagarh Air Force Station is VEPH, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Panagarh Air Force Station above sea level?
Panagarh Air Force Station sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Panagarh Air Force Station located?
The airport lies at 23.4743, 87.4275 — in West Bengal, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, about 25 km away.
Does VEPH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEPH 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 Panagarh Air Force Station?
Panagarh Air Force Station has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a ASP surface.