Ludhiana Airport (VILD)
Medium airport · Punjab, India
Airport data
| Name | Ludhiana Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VILD |
| IATA | LUH |
| Elevation | 834 ft (254 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°51'17" E 75°57'9" 30.85470, 75.95260 |
| Location | Punjab, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Ludhiana Airport at a glance
Ludhiana Airport is a medium airport in Punjab, India, known to airline systems as LUH. The field elevation of 834 ft (254 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VILD 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, 12/30, offers 4,800 ft (1463 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VILD 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 Ludhiana Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halwara International Airport | VIHX | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport | VICG | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Ambala Air Force Station | VIAM | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Bhatinda Air Force Station | VIBT | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport | VIAR | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ludhiana Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 834 ft field elevation of Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ludhiana Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ludhiana Airport is VILD, and its IATA code is LUH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ludhiana Airport above sea level?
Ludhiana Airport sits at an elevation of 834 feet (254 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ludhiana Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.8547, 75.9526 — in Punjab, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Halwara International Airport, about 33 km away.
Does VILD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VILD 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 Ludhiana Airport?
Ludhiana Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,800 ft (1463 m) with a ASP surface.