Pantnagar Airport (VIPT)
Medium airport · Pantnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Pantnagar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIPT |
| IATA | PGH |
| Elevation | 769 ft (234 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°2'0" E 79°28'25" 29.03340, 79.47370 |
| Location | Pantnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,500 ft (1372 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Pantnagar Airport at a glance
Pantnagar Airport is a medium airport in Pantnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as PGH. The field elevation of 769 ft (234 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIPT 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, 10/28, offers 4,500 ft (1372 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIPT 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 Pantnagar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moradabad Airport | VIMB | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Bareilly Air Force Station | VIBY | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport | VIDN | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Noida International Airport | VIND | 205 km (111 NM) |
| Ali Pulan Airport | ZUPL | 221 km (119 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pantnagar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 769 ft field elevation of Pantnagar 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 Pantnagar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pantnagar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pantnagar Airport is VIPT, and its IATA code is PGH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pantnagar Airport above sea level?
Pantnagar Airport sits at an elevation of 769 feet (234 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pantnagar Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.0334, 79.4737 — in Pantnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Moradabad Airport, about 59 km away.
Does VIPT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIPT 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 Pantnagar Airport?
Pantnagar Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,500 ft (1372 m) with a ASP surface.