Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (VIDN)
Medium airport · Dehradun (Jauligrant), Uttarakhand, India
Airport data
| Name | Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIDN |
| IATA | DED |
| Elevation | 1,831 ft (558 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°11'21" E 78°10'36" 30.18924, 78.17665 |
| Location | Dehradun (Jauligrant), Uttarakhand, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport at a glance
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport is a medium airport in Dehradun (Jauligrant), Uttarakhand, India, known to airline systems as DED. The field elevation of 1,831 ft (558 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIDN 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, 08/26, offers 7,000 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIDN 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 Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ambala Air Force Station | VIAM | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport | VICG | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Moradabad Airport | VIMB | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Pantnagar Airport | VIPT | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Safdarjung Airport | VIDD | 202 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,831 ft field elevation of Dehradun Jolly Grant 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 Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport is VIDN, and its IATA code is DED. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport above sea level?
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport sits at an elevation of 1,831 feet (558 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.1892, 78.1767 — in Dehradun (Jauligrant), Uttarakhand, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ambala Air Force Station, about 132 km away.
Does VIDN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIDN 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 Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport?
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,000 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.