Bellary Airport (VOBI)
Medium airport · Bellary, Karnataka, India
Airport data
| Name | Bellary Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOBI |
| IATA | BEP |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°9'46" E 76°52'58" 15.16280, 76.88280 |
| Location | Bellary, Karnataka, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,630 ft (1106 m) | 50 ft | ASP | No |
Bellary Airport at a glance
Bellary Airport is a medium airport in Bellary, Karnataka, India, known to airline systems as BEP. The field elevation of 30 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOBI 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, 12/30, offers 3,630 ft (1106 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOBI 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 Bellary Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Sathya Sai Airport | VOPN | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Kurnool Airport | VOKU | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Hubballi Airport | VOHB | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Airport | VOSH | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Kadapa Airport | VOCP | 215 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bellary Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 30 ft field elevation of Bellary 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 Bellary Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bellary Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bellary Airport is VOBI, and its IATA code is BEP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bellary Airport above sea level?
Bellary Airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bellary Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.1628, 76.8828 — in Bellary, Karnataka, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sri Sathya Sai Airport, about 149 km away.
Does VOBI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOBI 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 Bellary Airport?
Bellary Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 3,630 ft (1106 m) with a ASP surface.