HAL Airport (VOBG)
Medium airport · Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Airport data
| Name | HAL Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOBG |
| Elevation | 2,912 ft (888 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°56'60" E 77°40'6" 12.95000, 77.66820 |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,850 ft (3307 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
HAL Airport at a glance
HAL Airport is a medium airport in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The field elevation of 2,912 ft (888 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOBG 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, 09/27, offers 10,850 ft (3307 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOBG 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 HAL Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru | VOBL | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Sri Sathya Sai Airport | VOPN | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Mysore Airport | VOMY | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Salem Airport | VOSM | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Kadapa Airport | VOCP | 211 km (114 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for HAL Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,912 ft field elevation of HAL 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 HAL Airport
What is the ICAO code of HAL Airport?
The ICAO identifier of HAL Airport is VOBG, 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 HAL Airport above sea level?
HAL Airport sits at an elevation of 2,912 feet (888 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is HAL Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.9500, 77.6682 — in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, about 28 km away.
Does VOBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOBG 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 HAL Airport?
HAL Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,850 ft (3307 m) with a ASP surface.