Ziro Airport (VEZO)
Medium airport · Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Ziro Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEZO |
| IATA | ZER |
| Elevation | 5,403 ft (1647 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°35'18" E 93°49'41" 27.58830, 93.82810 |
| Location | Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,010 ft (1222 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Ziro Airport at a glance
Ziro Airport is a medium airport in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as ZER. The field elevation of 5,403 ft (1647 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEZO 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, 18/36, offers 4,010 ft (1222 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEZO 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 Ziro Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport | VELR | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport | VEHO | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Jorhat Airport | VEJT | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Along Airport | VEAN | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Dibrugarh Airport | VEMN | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ziro Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,403 ft field elevation of Ziro 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 Ziro Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ziro Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ziro Airport is VEZO, and its IATA code is ZER. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ziro Airport above sea level?
Ziro Airport sits at an elevation of 5,403 feet (1647 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ziro Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.5883, 93.8281 — in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport, about 42 km away.
Does VEZO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEZO 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 Ziro Airport?
Ziro Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,010 ft (1222 m) with a ASP surface.