Dundigul Air Force Academy (VODG)
Medium airport · Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Airport data
| Name | Dundigul Air Force Academy |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VODG |
| Elevation | 2,013 ft (614 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°37'38" E 78°24'12" 17.62720, 78.40340 |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 8,250 ft (2515 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 10R/28L | 6,800 ft (2073 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
Dundigul Air Force Academy at a glance
Dundigul Air Force Academy is a medium airport in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The field elevation of 2,013 ft (614 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VODG 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 — 10L/28R — offers 8,250 ft (2515 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10L points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VODG 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 Dundigul Air Force Academy
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Begumpet Airport | VOHY | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Airport | VOHS | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station | VOBR | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Nanded Airport | VAND | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Kurnool Airport | VOKU | 214 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dundigul Air Force Academy
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,013 ft field elevation of Dundigul Air Force Academy 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 Dundigul Air Force Academy
What is the ICAO code of Dundigul Air Force Academy?
The ICAO identifier of Dundigul Air Force Academy is VODG, 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 Dundigul Air Force Academy above sea level?
Dundigul Air Force Academy sits at an elevation of 2,013 feet (614 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dundigul Air Force Academy located?
The airport lies at 17.6272, 78.4034 — in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Begumpet Airport, about 21 km away.
Does VODG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VODG 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 Dundigul Air Force Academy?
Dundigul Air Force Academy has 2 runways. The longest, 10L/28R, measures 8,250 ft (2515 m) with a CON surface.