Sri Sathya Sai Airport (VOPN)
Medium airport · Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Sri Sathya Sai Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VOPN |
| IATA | PUT |
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°8'57" E 77°47'28" 14.14930, 77.79110 |
| Location | Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,315 ft (2230 m) | 145 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sri Sathya Sai Airport at a glance
Sri Sathya Sai Airport is a medium airport in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as PUT. The field elevation of 1,558 ft (475 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VOPN 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 7,315 ft (2230 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 VOPN 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 Sri Sathya Sai Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru | VOBL | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Kadapa Airport | VOCP | 113 km (61 NM) |
| HAL Airport | VOBG | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Bellary Airport | VOBI | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Kurnool Airport | VOKU | 179 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sri Sathya Sai Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,558 ft field elevation of Sri Sathya Sai 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 Sri Sathya Sai Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sri Sathya Sai Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sri Sathya Sai Airport is VOPN, and its IATA code is PUT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sri Sathya Sai Airport above sea level?
Sri Sathya Sai Airport sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet (475 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sri Sathya Sai Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.1493, 77.7911 — in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, about 106 km away.
Does VOPN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VOPN 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 Sri Sathya Sai Airport?
Sri Sathya Sai Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,315 ft (2230 m) with a ASP surface.