Rourkela Airport (VERK)
Medium airport · Rourkela, Odisha, India
Airport data
| Name | Rourkela Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VERK |
| IATA | RRK |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°15'24" E 84°48'55" 22.25657, 84.81519 |
| Location | Rourkela, Odisha, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,987 ft (1825 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Rourkela Airport at a glance
Rourkela Airport is a medium airport in Rourkela, Odisha, India, known to airline systems as RRK. The field elevation of 659 ft (201 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VERK 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, 09/27, offers 5,987 ft (1825 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VERK 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 Rourkela Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birsa Munda Airport | VERC | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Sonari Airport | VEJS | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Maa Mahamaya Airport | VEAP | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Dhanbad Airport | VEDB | 241 km (130 NM) |
| Biju Patnaik International Airport | VEBS | 246 km (133 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rourkela Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 659 ft field elevation of Rourkela 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 Rourkela Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rourkela Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rourkela Airport is VERK, and its IATA code is RRK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rourkela Airport above sea level?
Rourkela Airport sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rourkela Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.2566, 84.8152 — in Rourkela, Odisha, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Birsa Munda Airport, about 129 km away.
Does VERK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VERK 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 Rourkela Airport?
Rourkela Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,987 ft (1825 m) with a ASP surface.