Hubballi Airport (VOHB)
Medium airport · Hubballi, Karnataka, India
Airport data
| Name | Hubballi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOHB |
| IATA | HBX |
| Elevation | 2,171 ft (662 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°21'40" E 75°4'56" 15.36108, 75.08210 |
| Location | Hubballi, Karnataka, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,479 ft (1670 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Hubballi Airport at a glance
Hubballi Airport is a medium airport in Hubballi, Karnataka, India, known to airline systems as HBX. The field elevation of 2,171 ft (662 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOHB 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, 08/26, offers 5,479 ft (1670 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOHB 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 Hubballi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belagavi Airport | VOBM | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Goa Dabolim International Airport | VOGO | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Manohar International Airport | VOGA | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Kolhapur Airport | VAKP | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Airport | VOSH | 177 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hubballi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,171 ft field elevation of Hubballi 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 Hubballi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hubballi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hubballi Airport is VOHB, and its IATA code is HBX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hubballi Airport above sea level?
Hubballi Airport sits at an elevation of 2,171 feet (662 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hubballi Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.3611, 75.0821 — in Hubballi, Karnataka, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Belagavi Airport, about 74 km away.
Does VOHB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOHB 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 Hubballi Airport?
Hubballi Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,479 ft (1670 m) with a ASP surface.