Kadapa Airport (VOCP)
Medium airport · Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Kadapa Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOCP |
| IATA | CDP |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°30'47" E 78°46'9" 14.51315, 78.76918 |
| Location | Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Kadapa Airport at a glance
Kadapa Airport is a medium airport in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as CDP. The field elevation of 430 ft (131 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOCP 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, 11/29, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOCP 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 Kadapa 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 | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Tirupati International Airport | VOTP | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Kurnool Airport | VOKU | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru | VOBL | 186 km (100 NM) |
| HAL Airport | VOBG | 211 km (114 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kadapa Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 430 ft field elevation of Kadapa 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 Kadapa Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kadapa Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kadapa Airport is VOCP, and its IATA code is CDP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kadapa Airport above sea level?
Kadapa Airport sits at an elevation of 430 feet (131 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kadapa Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.5132, 78.7692 — in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sri Sathya Sai Airport, about 113 km away.
Does VOCP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOCP 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 Kadapa Airport?
Kadapa Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.