Halwara International Airport (VIHX)
Large airport · Halwara, Punjab, India
Airport data
| Name | Halwara International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIHX |
| IATA | HWR |
| Elevation | 790 ft (241 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°44'55" E 75°37'47" 30.74850, 75.62980 |
| Location | Halwara, Punjab, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,007 ft (3050 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Halwara International Airport at a glance
Halwara International Airport is a large airport in Halwara, Punjab, India, known to airline systems as HWR. The field elevation of 790 ft (241 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIHX 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, 13/31, offers 10,007 ft (3050 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIHX 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 Halwara International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ludhiana Airport | VILD | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Bhatinda Air Force Station | VIBT | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport | VICG | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Ambala Air Force Station | VIAM | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport | VIAR | 133 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Halwara International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 790 ft field elevation of Halwara International 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 Halwara International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Halwara International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Halwara International Airport is VIHX, and its IATA code is HWR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Halwara International Airport above sea level?
Halwara International Airport sits at an elevation of 790 feet (241 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Halwara International Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.7485, 75.6298 — in Halwara, Punjab, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ludhiana Airport, about 33 km away.
Does VIHX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIHX 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 Halwara International Airport?
Halwara International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,007 ft (3050 m) with a PEM surface.