Kurnool Airport (VOKU)
Medium airport · Orvakal, Andhra Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Kurnool Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOKU |
| IATA | KJB |
| Elevation | 920 ft (280 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°42'59" E 78°10'9" 15.71629, 78.16923 |
| Location | Orvakal, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | CON | No |
Kurnool Airport at a glance
Kurnool Airport is a medium airport in Orvakal, Andhra Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as KJB. The field elevation of 920 ft (280 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOKU 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, 10/28, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOKU 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 Kurnool Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kadapa Airport | VOCP | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Bellary Airport | VOBI | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Airport | VOHS | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Sri Sathya Sai Airport | VOPN | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Begumpet Airport | VOHY | 196 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kurnool Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 920 ft field elevation of Kurnool 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 Kurnool Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kurnool Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kurnool Airport is VOKU, and its IATA code is KJB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kurnool Airport above sea level?
Kurnool Airport sits at an elevation of 920 feet (280 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kurnool Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.7163, 78.1692 — in Orvakal, Andhra Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kadapa Airport, about 148 km away.
Does VOKU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOKU 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 Kurnool Airport?
Kurnool Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a CON surface.