Kangra Airport (VIGG)
Medium airport · Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Kangra Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIGG |
| IATA | DHM |
| Elevation | 2,525 ft (770 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°9'54" E 76°15'47" 32.16490, 76.26302 |
| Location | Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 4,620 ft (1408 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Kangra Airport at a glance
Kangra Airport is a medium airport in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as DHM. The field elevation of 2,525 ft (770 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIGG 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, 15/33, offers 4,620 ft (1408 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIGG 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 Kangra Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pathankot Airport | VIPK | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Kullu Manali Airport | VIBR | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Udhampur Air Force Station | VIUX | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Jammu Airport | VIJU | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport | VIAR | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kangra Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,525 ft field elevation of Kangra 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 Kangra Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kangra Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kangra Airport is VIGG, and its IATA code is DHM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kangra Airport above sea level?
Kangra Airport sits at an elevation of 2,525 feet (770 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kangra Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.1649, 76.2630 — in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pathankot Airport, about 60 km away.
Does VIGG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIGG 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 Kangra Airport?
Kangra Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 4,620 ft (1408 m) with a ASP surface.