Pondicherry Airport (VOPC)
Medium airport · Puducherry (Pondicherry), Pondicherry, India
Airport data
| Name | Pondicherry Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOPC |
| IATA | PNY |
| Elevation | 134 ft (41 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 11°58'5" E 79°48'43" 11.96800, 79.81200 |
| Location | Puducherry (Pondicherry), Pondicherry, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Pondicherry Airport at a glance
Pondicherry Airport is a medium airport in Puducherry (Pondicherry), Pondicherry, India, known to airline systems as PNY. The field elevation of 134 ft (41 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOPC 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, 07/25, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VOPC 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 Pondicherry Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai International Airport | VOMM | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Tiruchirappalli International Airport | VOTR | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Tirupati International Airport | VOTP | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Salem Airport | VOSM | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Jaffna International Airport | VCCJ | 244 km (132 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pondicherry Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 134 ft field elevation of Pondicherry 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 Pondicherry Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pondicherry Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pondicherry Airport is VOPC, and its IATA code is PNY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pondicherry Airport above sea level?
Pondicherry Airport sits at an elevation of 134 feet (41 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pondicherry Airport located?
The airport lies at 11.9680, 79.8120 — in Puducherry (Pondicherry), Pondicherry, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chennai International Airport, about 120 km away.
Does VOPC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOPC 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 Pondicherry Airport?
Pondicherry Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.