Swami Vivekananda Airport (VERP)
Medium airport · Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
Airport data
| Name | Swami Vivekananda Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VERP |
| IATA | RPR |
| Elevation | 1,041 ft (317 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°10'49" E 81°44'20" 21.18040, 81.73880 |
| Location | Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,414 ft (1955 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Swami Vivekananda Airport at a glance
Swami Vivekananda Airport is a medium airport in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India, known to airline systems as RPR. The field elevation of 1,041 ft (317 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VERP 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, 06/24, offers 6,414 ft (1955 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VERP 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 Swami Vivekananda Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bilaspur Airport | VEBU | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Gondia Airport | VAGD | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Utkela Airport | VEUK | 193 km (104 NM) |
| Maa Mahamaya Airport | VEAP | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport | VANP | 279 km (151 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Swami Vivekananda Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,041 ft field elevation of Swami Vivekananda 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 Swami Vivekananda Airport
What is the ICAO code of Swami Vivekananda Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Swami Vivekananda Airport is VERP, and its IATA code is RPR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Swami Vivekananda Airport above sea level?
Swami Vivekananda Airport sits at an elevation of 1,041 feet (317 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Swami Vivekananda Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.1804, 81.7388 — in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bilaspur Airport, about 98 km away.
Does VERP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VERP 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 Swami Vivekananda Airport?
Swami Vivekananda Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,414 ft (1955 m) with a ASP surface.