Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (VIAG)
Medium airport · Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIAG |
| IATA | AGR |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°9'29" E 77°57'40" 27.15798, 77.96103 |
| Location | Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,964 ft (1818 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station at a glance
Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station is a medium airport in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as AGR. The field elevation of 551 ft (168 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIAG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of con 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 VIAG 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 Agra Airport / Agra 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gwalior Airport | VIGR | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Noida International Airport | VIND | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Safdarjung Airport | VIDD | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Indira Gandhi International Airport | VIDP | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Bareilly Air Force Station | VIBY | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 551 ft field elevation of Agra Airport / Agra 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 Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station
What is the ICAO code of Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station?
The ICAO identifier of Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station is VIAG, and its IATA code is AGR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station above sea level?
Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station sits at an elevation of 551 feet (168 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station located?
The airport lies at 27.1580, 77.9610 — in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gwalior Airport, about 100 km away.
Does VIAG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIAG 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 Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station?
Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a CON surface.