Car Nicobar Air Force Base (VOCX)
Medium airport · IAF Camp, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Airport data
| Name | Car Nicobar Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOCX |
| IATA | CBD |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°9'11" E 92°49'9" 9.15306, 92.81927 |
| Location | IAF Camp, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,914 ft (2717 m) | 140 ft | CON | Yes |
Car Nicobar Air Force Base at a glance
Car Nicobar Air Force Base is a medium airport in IAF Camp, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, known to airline systems as CBD. The field elevation of 5 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOCX 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, 02/20, offers 8,914 ft (2717 m) of con 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 VOCX 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 Car Nicobar Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell Bay Airport / INS Baaz | VOBX | 267 km (144 NM) |
| Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh | VOPB | 277 km (150 NM) |
| Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport | WITT | 495 km (267 NM) |
| Phuket International Airport | VTSP | 615 km (332 NM) |
| Kawthoung Airport | VYKT | 635 km (343 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Car Nicobar Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5 ft field elevation of Car Nicobar Air Force Base 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 Car Nicobar Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Car Nicobar Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Car Nicobar Air Force Base is VOCX, and its IATA code is CBD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Car Nicobar Air Force Base above sea level?
Car Nicobar Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 5 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Car Nicobar Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 9.1531, 92.8193 — in IAF Camp, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Campbell Bay Airport / INS Baaz, about 267 km away.
Does VOCX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOCX 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 Car Nicobar Air Force Base?
Car Nicobar Air Force Base has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,914 ft (2717 m) with a CON surface.