Safdarjung Airport (VIDD)
Medium airport · New Delhi, Delhi (National Capital Territory), India
Airport data
| Name | Safdarjung Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIDD |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°35'8" E 77°12'13" 28.58545, 77.20356 |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi (National Capital Territory), India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,520 ft (1378 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Safdarjung Airport at a glance
Safdarjung Airport is a medium airport in New Delhi, Delhi (National Capital Territory), India. The field elevation of 705 ft (215 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIDD 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, 12/30, offers 4,520 ft (1378 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIDD 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 Safdarjung Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi International Airport | VIDP | 11 km (6 NM) |
| Noida International Airport | VIND | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Maharaja Agrasen International Airport | VIHR | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Moradabad Airport | VIMB | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station | VIAG | 175 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Safdarjung Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 705 ft field elevation of Safdarjung 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 Safdarjung Airport
What is the ICAO code of Safdarjung Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Safdarjung Airport is VIDD, 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 Safdarjung Airport above sea level?
Safdarjung Airport sits at an elevation of 705 feet (215 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Safdarjung Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.5855, 77.2036 — in New Delhi, Delhi (National Capital Territory), India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Indira Gandhi International Airport, about 11 km away.
Does VIDD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIDD 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 Safdarjung Airport?
Safdarjung Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,520 ft (1378 m) with a ASP surface.