Tezpur Airport (VETZ)
Medium airport · Assam, India
Airport data
| Name | Tezpur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VETZ |
| IATA | TEZ |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°42'33" E 92°47'5" 26.70910, 92.78470 |
| Location | Assam, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,010 ft (2746 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tezpur Airport at a glance
Tezpur Airport is a medium airport in Assam, India, known to airline systems as TEZ. The field elevation of 240 ft (73 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VETZ 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 9,010 ft (2746 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 VETZ 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 Tezpur Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport | VEHO | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Dimapur Airport | VEMR | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport | VEGT | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Shillong Airport | VEBI | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Jorhat Airport | VEJT | 138 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tezpur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 240 ft field elevation of Tezpur 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 Tezpur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tezpur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tezpur Airport is VETZ, and its IATA code is TEZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tezpur Airport above sea level?
Tezpur Airport 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 Tezpur Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.7091, 92.7847 — in Assam, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport, about 89 km away.
Does VETZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VETZ 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 Tezpur Airport?
Tezpur Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,010 ft (2746 m) with a ASP surface.