Kullu Manali Airport (VIBR)
Medium airport · Bhuntar, Himachal Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Kullu Manali Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIBR |
| IATA | KUU |
| Elevation | 3,573 ft (1089 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°52'36" E 77°9'16" 31.87670, 77.15440 |
| Location | Bhuntar, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 3,690 ft (1125 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kullu Manali Airport at a glance
Kullu Manali Airport is a medium airport in Bhuntar, Himachal Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as KUU. The field elevation of 3,573 ft (1089 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIBR 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, 16/34, offers 3,690 ft (1125 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIBR 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 Kullu Manali Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kangra Airport | VIGG | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport | VICG | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Pathankot Airport | VIPK | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Ludhiana Airport | VILD | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Ambala Air Force Station | VIAM | 171 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kullu Manali Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,573 ft field elevation of Kullu Manali 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 Kullu Manali Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kullu Manali Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kullu Manali Airport is VIBR, and its IATA code is KUU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kullu Manali Airport above sea level?
Kullu Manali Airport sits at an elevation of 3,573 feet (1089 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kullu Manali Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.8767, 77.1544 — in Bhuntar, Himachal Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kangra Airport, about 90 km away.
Does VIBR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIBR 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 Kullu Manali Airport?
Kullu Manali Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 3,690 ft (1125 m) with a ASP surface.