Kota Airport (VIKO)
Medium airport · Kota, Rajasthan, India
Airport data
| Name | Kota Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIKO |
| IATA | KTU |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°9'37" E 75°50'44" 25.16020, 75.84560 |
| Location | Kota, Rajasthan, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,078 ft (1243 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Kota Airport at a glance
Kota Airport is a medium airport in Kota, Rajasthan, India, known to airline systems as KTU. The field elevation of 896 ft (273 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIKO 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, 08/26, offers 4,078 ft (1243 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIKO 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 Kota Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jaipur International Airport | VIJP | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Kishangarh Airport Ajmer | VIKG | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Maharana Pratap Airport | VAUD | 206 km (111 NM) |
| Raja Bhoj International Airport | VABP | 257 km (139 NM) |
| Gwalior Airport | VIGR | 270 km (146 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kota Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 896 ft field elevation of Kota 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 Kota Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kota Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kota Airport is VIKO, and its IATA code is KTU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kota Airport above sea level?
Kota Airport sits at an elevation of 896 feet (273 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kota Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.1602, 75.8456 — in Kota, Rajasthan, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jaipur International Airport, about 185 km away.
Does VIKO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIKO 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 Kota Airport?
Kota Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,078 ft (1243 m) with a ASP surface.