Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station (VOBR)
Medium airport · Bidar, Karnataka, India
Airport data
| Name | Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOBR |
| IATA | IXX |
| Elevation | 2,178 ft (664 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°54'29" E 77°29'14" 17.90810, 77.48710 |
| Location | Bidar, Karnataka, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,955 ft (2120 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 6,798 ft (2072 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station at a glance
Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station is a medium airport in Bidar, Karnataka, India, known to airline systems as IXX. The field elevation of 2,178 ft (664 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOBR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 6,955 ft (2120 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOBR 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 Bidar Airport / Bidar 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dundigul Air Force Academy | VODG | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Begumpet Airport | VOHY | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Murod Kond Airport | VALT | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Airport | VOHS | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Nanded Airport | VAND | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,178 ft field elevation of Bidar Airport / Bidar 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 Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station
What is the ICAO code of Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station?
The ICAO identifier of Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station is VOBR, and its IATA code is IXX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station above sea level?
Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station sits at an elevation of 2,178 feet (664 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station located?
The airport lies at 17.9081, 77.4871 — in Bidar, Karnataka, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dundigul Air Force Academy, about 102 km away.
Does VOBR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOBR 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 Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station?
Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,955 ft (2120 m) with a ASP surface.