Gwalior Airport (VIGR)
Medium airport · Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Gwalior Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIGR |
| IATA | GWL |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°17'36" E 78°13'40" 26.29330, 78.22780 |
| Location | Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Gwalior Airport at a glance
Gwalior Airport is a medium airport in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as GWL. The field elevation of 617 ft (188 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIGR 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, 06/24, offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIGR 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 Gwalior Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station | VIAG | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Kanpur Airport | VECX | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Noida International Airport | VIND | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Khajuraho Airport | VEKO | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Jaipur International Airport | VIJP | 247 km (133 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gwalior Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 617 ft field elevation of Gwalior 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 Gwalior Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gwalior Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gwalior Airport is VIGR, and its IATA code is GWL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gwalior Airport above sea level?
Gwalior Airport sits at an elevation of 617 feet (188 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gwalior Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.2933, 78.2278 — in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station, about 100 km away.
Does VIGR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIGR 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 Gwalior Airport?
Gwalior Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a CON surface.