Udhampur Air Force Station (VIUX)
Medium airport · Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Airport data
| Name | Udhampur Air Force Station |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIUX |
| Elevation | 2,066 ft (630 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°54'8" E 75°9'21" 32.90215, 75.15571 |
| Location | Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 148 ft | PEM | No |
Udhampur Air Force Station at a glance
Udhampur Air Force Station is a medium airport in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The field elevation of 2,066 ft (630 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIUX 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, 18/36, offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of pem surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIUX 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 Udhampur Air Force Station
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jammu Airport | VIJU | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Sialkot International Airport | OPST | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Pathankot Airport | VIPK | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Sheikh ul Alam International Airport | VISR | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Kangra Airport | VIGG | 132 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Udhampur Air Force Station
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,066 ft field elevation of Udhampur Air Force Station 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 Udhampur Air Force Station
What is the ICAO code of Udhampur Air Force Station?
The ICAO identifier of Udhampur Air Force Station is VIUX, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Udhampur Air Force Station above sea level?
Udhampur Air Force Station sits at an elevation of 2,066 feet (630 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Udhampur Air Force Station located?
The airport lies at 32.9022, 75.1557 — in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jammu Airport, about 38 km away.
Does VIUX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIUX 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 Udhampur Air Force Station?
Udhampur Air Force Station has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a PEM surface.