Pathankot Airport (VIPK)
Medium airport · Pathankot, Punjab, India
Airport data
| Name | Pathankot Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIPK |
| IATA | IXP |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°14'1" E 75°38'4" 32.23361, 75.63444 |
| Location | Pathankot, Punjab, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,970 ft (2734 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pathankot Airport at a glance
Pathankot Airport is a medium airport in Pathankot, Punjab, India, known to airline systems as IXP. The field elevation of 1,017 ft (310 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIPK 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, 01/19, offers 8,970 ft (2734 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIPK 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 Pathankot Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kangra Airport | VIGG | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Udhampur Air Force Station | VIUX | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Jammu Airport | VIJU | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport | VIAR | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Sialkot International Airport | OPST | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pathankot Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,017 ft field elevation of Pathankot 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 Pathankot Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pathankot Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pathankot Airport is VIPK, and its IATA code is IXP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pathankot Airport above sea level?
Pathankot Airport sits at an elevation of 1,017 feet (310 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pathankot Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.2336, 75.6344 — in Pathankot, Punjab, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kangra Airport, about 60 km away.
Does VIPK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIPK 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 Pathankot Airport?
Pathankot Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,970 ft (2734 m) with a ASP surface.