Agatti Airport (VOAT)
Medium airport · Agatti, Lakshadweep, India
Airport data
| Name | Agatti Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOAT |
| IATA | AGX |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°49'25" E 72°10'34" 10.82370, 72.17600 |
| Location | Agatti, Lakshadweep, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,235 ft (1291 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Agatti Airport at a glance
Agatti Airport is a medium airport in Agatti, Lakshadweep, India, known to airline systems as AGX. The field elevation of 14 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOAT 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, 04/22, offers 4,235 ft (1291 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOAT 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 Agatti Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mangaluru International Airport | VOML | 378 km (204 NM) |
| Kannur International Airport | VOKN | 387 km (209 NM) |
| Calicut International Airport | VOCL | 414 km (224 NM) |
| Hanimaadhoo International Airport | VRMH | 467 km (252 NM) |
| Cochin International Airport | VOCI | 468 km (253 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Agatti Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 14 ft field elevation of Agatti 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 Agatti Airport
What is the ICAO code of Agatti Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Agatti Airport is VOAT, and its IATA code is AGX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Agatti Airport above sea level?
Agatti Airport sits at an elevation of 14 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Agatti Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.8237, 72.1760 — in Agatti, Lakshadweep, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mangaluru International Airport, about 378 km away.
Does VOAT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOAT 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 Agatti Airport?
Agatti Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,235 ft (1291 m) with a ASP surface.