Ambala Air Force Station (VIAM)
Medium airport · Ambala, Haryana, India
Airport data
| Name | Ambala Air Force Station |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIAM |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°22'5" E 76°49'0" 30.36810, 76.81670 |
| Location | Ambala, Haryana, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 9,224 ft (2811 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ambala Air Force Station at a glance
Ambala Air Force Station is a medium airport in Ambala, Haryana, India. The field elevation of 909 ft (277 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIAM 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, 12L/30R, offers 9,224 ft (2811 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12L points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIAM 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 Ambala 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport | VICG | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Ludhiana Airport | VILD | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Halwara International Airport | VIHX | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport | VIDN | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Maharaja Agrasen International Airport | VIHR | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ambala Air Force Station
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 909 ft field elevation of Ambala 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 Ambala Air Force Station
What is the ICAO code of Ambala Air Force Station?
The ICAO identifier of Ambala Air Force Station is VIAM, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ambala Air Force Station above sea level?
Ambala Air Force Station sits at an elevation of 909 feet (277 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ambala Air Force Station located?
The airport lies at 30.3681, 76.8167 — in Ambala, Haryana, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, about 34 km away.
Does VIAM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIAM 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 Ambala Air Force Station?
Ambala Air Force Station has one runway. The longest, 12L/30R, measures 9,224 ft (2811 m) with a ASP surface.