Begumpet Airport (VOHY)
Medium airport · Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Airport data
| Name | Begumpet Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOHY |
| IATA | BPM |
| Elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°27'11" E 78°28'3" 17.45310, 78.46760 |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,600 ft (3231 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Begumpet Airport at a glance
Begumpet Airport is a medium airport in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, known to airline systems as BPM. The field elevation of 1,742 ft (531 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOHY 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, 09/27, offers 10,600 ft (3231 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOHY 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 Begumpet Airport
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 | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Airport | VOHS | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station | VOBR | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Kurnool Airport | VOKU | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Nanded Airport | VAND | 228 km (123 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Begumpet Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,742 ft field elevation of Begumpet 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 Begumpet Airport
What is the ICAO code of Begumpet Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Begumpet Airport is VOHY, and its IATA code is BPM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Begumpet Airport above sea level?
Begumpet Airport sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet (531 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Begumpet Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.4531, 78.4676 — in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dundigul Air Force Academy, about 21 km away.
Does VOHY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOHY 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 Begumpet Airport?
Begumpet Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,600 ft (3231 m) with a ASP surface.